#Spengler #OscarSpengler #TheDeclineOfTheWest

The publisher’s #introduction seems to be suggesting that this work should not be evaluated on a pass-fail basis on predictions for the future; but rather as the zeitgeist of an era, and a expression of stoic resolve for facing difficult times.

#Spengler #OscarSpengler #TheDeclineOfTheWest

The publisher’s #introduction compares and contrasts Spengler’s philosophy against “A Study Of History” by Arthur J. Toynbee. The conclusion of Toynbee’s work seems to be that the West (and human civilization in general) is not in decline, but is continuously improving due to the spiritually enlightening influence of the Christian Gospel and others like it.

#Spengler #OscarSpengler #TheDeclineOfTheWest

At the time it was written, he considered #Japan to a #colored nation and a future rival to the West. (Remember that Japan was ally of the #BritishEmpire before siding with the Germans in #WWII)

He also believed that twentieth century technologies would be used to oppress the downtrodden working masses - and that colored nations would one day become technological superpowers rivaling the West.

He considered #Judaism, #Islam, #Byzantine civilization, as well is #Russia (ancient and contemporary Bolshevik era) as “Magian”. Of #America and #Americans, he considered us to be a mere economic power with no real culture to call our own. #Spengler #OscarSpengler #TheDeclineOfTheWest