DECLINE OF A EUROPEAN (REFLECTIONS INSPIRED BY OSVALD SPENGLER)
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7227-2022-3-39-45
Abstract
Aim. To reveal the problem identified in O. Spengler’s work “The Decline of Europe” and to substantiate in this regard the problem of the person in modern European culture.
Methodology. The text of O. Spengler’s work “The Decline of Europe” and the works of other thinkers related to the subject area of the study are analyzed. Both general scientific methods and a combination of methods of historical-philosophical and socio-philosophical research were used, primarily the comparative approach.
Results. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the features of the person of Western European culture, described by Spengler (reliance on violence, the desire for material values, the rational nature of knowledge, loneliness), lead this culture to spiritual impoverishment.
Research implications. The findings of the study can be used in teaching philosophy, political science, cultural studies and other university courses.
About the Authors
A. I. Vinogradov
Murmansk Arctic State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey I. Vinogradov – Dr. Sci. (Philosophy), Prof., Director of the Social and Humanitarian Institute
183038, Murmansk , ul. Captana Yegorova 15
A. N. Yashin
Murmansk Arctic State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anatoly N. Yashin – Dr. Sci. (Philosophy), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department, Department of Criminal and Administrative Law
183038, Murmansk , ul. Captana Yegorova 15
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