spengler

Thân thiện

A student reads a book by Spengler in the library.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A German philosopher and historian of ideas: Spengler refers to Oswald Spengler, known for his cyclical theory of historical development presented in his major work, The Decline of the West.
   • The surname associated with this philosopher: The word is used to refer to the man himself or his body of work and ideas.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Spengler argued that every culture has a predetermined lifespan.
  • The historian's thesis was heavily influenced by Spengler.
  • We studied Spengler's pessimistic view of Western civilization in class.

Advanced Usage

• "Spenglerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Oswald Spengler or his theories.
  • He has a Spenglerian outlook on the fate of modern societies.
• Used metonymically to refer to the concept of cyclical cultural rise and fall.
  • The article predicted a Spengler-like decline for the empire.

Variants and Related Words

• Spenglerian (adj.): Of or relating to Oswald Spengler or his philosophical theories about cultures.

Synonyms

• Historian of culture
• Philosopher of history
• Cyclical theorist (describes his school of thought)

Notes on Meaning

• The word Spengler is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific historical figure, Oswald Spengler. It is not used as a common noun.
• His name is synonymous with a particular deterministic and morphological view of history, where civilizations are seen as organic entities that go through seasons of growth and decay.

Học thuật

Noun

1. German philosopher who argued that cultures grow and decay in cycles (1880-1936)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Spengler
• Oswald Spengler