decline of the west by german philosopher oswald spengler (pay attention to the last point in particular): > according to spengler, the faustian west has reached its peak and is now in decline. he identifies several factors contributing to this decline: > civilizational phase: the faustian west has entered its civilizational phase, characterized by a focus on material wealth, technology, and bureaucratic organization, rather than creative and spiritual pursuits. > loss of organic unity: faustian society has become fragmented and disintegrated, losing its organic unity and sense of community. > decline of traditional values: the west has abandoned its traditional values and moral foundations, leading to moral and cultural decay. > rise of pseudo-culture: as the faustian west declines, it gives rise to pseudo-culture, characterized by superficiality, artificiality, and a lack of genuine spiritual or artistic depth.
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