Zapada - Propast

Spengler’s primary focus is the decline of Western (Faustian) Culture, which he believed entered its "Civilization" phase in the 19th century. He predicted several symptoms of this decay:

: The shift from productive creation to financial speculation and the rule of capital. Propast Zapada

: In Spengler’s view, "Culture" represents the creative, soulful peak of a society. "Civilization" is the final stage—a mechanical, soulless state of decline characterized by urbanization, mass politics, and materialism. Spengler’s primary focus is the decline of Western

Despite criticism of its deterministic nature, Propast Zapada remains a foundational text in civilizational studies. It is often cited in discussions regarding: "Culture" represents the creative