#65 The Decline of the West, Vol. 1 (part 1) - Oswald Spengler
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Exploring Spengler's Concepts and Philosophical Debate on Being and Becoming
The chapter delves into the introduction of the book 'The Decline of the West' by Oswald Spengler, exploring his challenge to traditional views of history and civilization. It analyzes Spengler's confidence in his theory, the core problem he addresses, and how he uses the rise and fall of Rome to explain the cyclical structure of history. Additionally, the chapter engages in a deep philosophical debate on the concepts of being and becoming, reflecting on different philosophers' perspectives on the eternal/static versus the changing nature of existence.
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