Cultural Struggles and Spiritual Resurgence in Europe

This chapter examines the geopolitical tensions in Europe from 1919 to 1939 and the clash between progressive ideas and conservative traditions leading up to WWII. It discusses the psychological impacts of resistance to innovation, portraying it as cultural pathology, and highlights the tragic consequences for European identity post-war. The chapter also explores the revival of a neo-Christendom as a potential means to reclaim cultural unity and combat the influence of external forces.