Spengler analyzes historical cycles from "summary" of The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler
Spengler's analysis of historical cycles revolves around the idea that civilizations go through predictable patterns of growth, maturity, decline, and eventual collapse. He argues that just as individual living organisms have a life cycle, so too do civilizations. This cyclical view of history stands in contrast to the linear view commonly held in Western thought.
According to Spengler, civilizations are like organisms that have a natural lifespan. They begin with a period of growth and expansion, characterized by vitality, creativity, and a sense of purpose. This phase is followed by a period of maturity, where the civilization reaches its peak and achieves its greatest accomplishments in art, science, philosophy, and politics.
However, this period of maturity is inevitably followed by a period of decline. Spengler believes that civilizations become stagnant, lose their creative energy, and start to ...
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