The decline of European civilization has been debated by intellectuals since Oswald Spengler. Nowadays, this topic has already grown beyond the framework of the discourses of the elite and has become a fundamental issue of identity politics. David Engels, the young conservative writer, historian, and philosopher, outlines the realist-pessimistic scenario of European civilization as a direct observer of European decline. Originally written to overcome his own anxieties about decline, his book has now finally been made available to the general public. In it, he attempts to define the tasks of conservatives: to mantain the traditions of European freedom, their ancient heritage, preserve activities that seem out of date, read, talk, shape communities, remain virtuous and loyal, be good professionals, reliable colleagues, stand by their partner, raise their children in love and faith - and above all, not treat Christian traditions merely as values, but also live in faith.
In light of general decline, the preservation of the values of European civilization thus becomes a personal task, and it is the individual responsibility of all to mantain our shared inheritance.
