Occidente. Radici, Essenza, Futuro -

This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical structure of Luca Grecchi’s 2009 work, ( The West: Roots, Essence, Future ), published by Il Prato .

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. Occidente. Radici, essenza, futuro

Without a return to the foundational values of "limit" and "humanism," the West faces a spiritual and social decline. This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical