Spengler’s Theory of Recurring Phenomena of World Wars in High Cultures
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The German historian and philosopher Oswald Spengler is best known for his work "The Decline of the West," in which he proposed a cyclical theory of the rise and fall of civilizations. Spengler's theory suggests that civilizations undergo a predictable life cycle, marked by recurring phenomena that include periods of intense conflict, such as world wars, destabilizing them and creating the conditions for authoritarian rule known as Caesarism. This paper explores Spengler's theory by examining historical examples of major wars within various high cultures and their subsequent shifts towards centralized, autocratic rule. So what does Spengler say about the World War period phenomena and its role in creating Caesarism?
Spengler’s Theory of Recurring Phenomena of World Wars in High Cultures
Spengler’s Theory of Recurring Phenomena of…
Spengler’s Theory of Recurring Phenomena of World Wars in High Cultures
The German historian and philosopher Oswald Spengler is best known for his work "The Decline of the West," in which he proposed a cyclical theory of the rise and fall of civilizations. Spengler's theory suggests that civilizations undergo a predictable life cycle, marked by recurring phenomena that include periods of intense conflict, such as world wars, destabilizing them and creating the conditions for authoritarian rule known as Caesarism. This paper explores Spengler's theory by examining historical examples of major wars within various high cultures and their subsequent shifts towards centralized, autocratic rule. So what does Spengler say about the World War period phenomena and its role in creating Caesarism?