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Without a return to the foundational values of "limit" and "humanism," the West faces a spiritual and social decline.
The central thesis of the book is that the modern West has undergone a "perversion" of its original essence. Occidente. Radici, essenza, futuro
Focused on law, citizenship, and the structural organization of society.
The book suggests that any viable future requires a radical philosophical shift—a "humanistic metaphysics" that places the human being, rather than capital, back at the center of the world. Critique and Context Expand on the from the Greek section
Provided the ethical and transcendent dimension, emphasizing the dignity of the person and moral responsibility. 2. The Essence (Essenza): Anti-Humanism and Hybris
Grecchi challenges the contemporary identification of the "West" with liberal-democratic capitalism. By examining the cultural pillars of Western civilization—Greek, Roman, Hebrew, and Christian—he argues that the true "essence" of the modern West is found in its departure from these humanistic roots in favor of crematistica (the unlimited pursuit of wealth). The paper concludes with Grecchi’s assessment of a "dark future" if these roots are not rediscovered. Focused on law, citizenship, and the structural organization
This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical structure of Luca Grecchi’s 2009 work, ( The West: Roots, Essence, Future ), published by Il Prato .