The central thesis of the book is that the modern West has undergone a "perversion" of its original essence.
Grecchi offers a pessimistic outlook for the Western trajectory: Occidente. Radici, essenza, futuro
The primary source of Western humanism. Grecchi highlights the "anti-chrematistic" nature of classical Greek thought, which prioritized metron (measure) and communal well-being over "disproportionate" wealth. The central thesis of the book is that
In the final appendix, Grecchi engages in a dialogue with , further dissecting how the socio-economic context of late capitalism has hollowed out the cultural traditions that once defined Western identity. The work is often cited alongside Grecchi’s other studies on Homer and Aristotle, serving as a contemporary application of his "humanistic-classical" philosophical system. If you would like, I can: In the final appendix, Grecchi engages in a
This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical structure of Luca Grecchi’s 2009 work, ( The West: Roots, Essence, Future ), published by Il Prato .