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The Decline of the West (Oxford Paperbacks),Used
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Since its first publication in two volumes between 19181923, The Decline of the West has ranked as one of the most widely read and most talked about books of our time. In all its various editions, it has sold nearly 100,000 copies. A twentiethcentury Cassandra, Oswald Spengler thoroughly probed the origin and 'fate' of our civilization, and the result can be (and has been) read as a prophesy of the Nazi regime. His challenging views have led to harsh criticism over the years, but the knowledge and eloquence that went into his sweeping study of Western culture have kept The Decline of the West alive. As the face of Germany and Europe as a whole continues to change each day, The Decline of the West cannot be ignored.The abridgment, prepared by the German scholar Helmut Werner, with the blessing of the Spengler estate, consists of selections from the original (translated into English by Charles Francis Atkinson) linked by explanatory passages which have been put into English by Arthur Helps. H. Stuart Hughes has written a new introduction for this edition.In this engrossing and highly controversial philosophy of history, Spengler describes how we have entered into a centurieslong 'worldhistorical' phase comparable to late antiquity. Guided by the philosophies of Goethe and Nietzsche, he rejects linear progression, and instead presents a world view based on the cyclical rise and decline of civilizations. He argues that a culture blossoms from the soil of a definable landscape and dies when it has exhausted all of its possibilities.Despite Spengler's reputation today as an extreme pessimist, The Decline of the West remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of civilization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Decline of the West? A: The main theme of The Decline of the West is the cyclical rise and decline of civilizations. Oswald Spengler argues that cultures develop from specific landscapes and eventually exhaust their possibilities, leading to their decline.
- Q: Who is the author of The Decline of the West? A: The author of The Decline of the West is Oswald Spengler, a German philosopher and historian.
- Q: Is The Decline of the West available in paperback? A: Yes, The Decline of the West is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of The Decline of the West was published on February 14, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does The Decline of the West have? A: The Decline of the West has 486 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in philosophy? A: Yes, The Decline of the West is suitable for readers interested in philosophy, particularly in the philosophy of history.
- Q: Who prepared the abridgment of this edition? A: The abridgment of this edition was prepared by Helmut Werner, a German scholar.
- Q: What is the significance of The Decline of the West in historical literature? A: The Decline of the West is significant in historical literature as it has been widely read and discussed since its publication, offering insights into the nature of civilizations and their trajectories.
- Q: Does this edition contain an introduction? A: Yes, this edition includes a new introduction written by H. Stuart Hughes.