The Decline of the West

Oswald Spengler's influential work, first published in the early 20th century, explores the cyclical nature of civilizations, arguing that the West has entered a phase of decline comparable to late antiquity. Guided by the philosophies of Goethe and Nietzsche, Spengler rejects linear historical progression in favor of a worldview based on the rise and fall of cultures. This controversial philosophy of history, once seen as a prophecy of the Nazi regime, continues to provoke debate and reflection on the fate of Western culture.