The decline is spiritual as well as material from "summary" of The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler
The decline that we are witnessing in our civilization is not merely a matter of material decay, but it extends far deeper into the realm of the spiritual. It is not just about crumbling monuments and failing economies, but about a loss of meaning and purpose that once animated our society. As the material structures of our civilization begin to deteriorate, so too do the spiritual foundations upon which they were built. We see this in the breakdown of traditional values and beliefs, in the rise of nihilism and moral relativism. The decline is not just about the loss of wealth and power, but about a loss of faith and confidence in the future. Our culture has become hollowed out, lacking the depth and vitality that once sustained it. We see this in the obsession with consumerism and entertainment, in the superficiality of our relationships and the shallowness of our intellectual pursuits. The declin...
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