This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical structure of Luca Grecchi’s 2009 work, ( The West: Roots, Essence, Future ), published by Il Prato .
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. Occidente. Radici, essenza, futuro
Grecchi identifies the current essence of the West as the unrestrained search for profit. This "chrematistic" drive acts as a form of hybris (arrogance/excess) that subordinates human life and culture to market logic. This paper outlines the core arguments and philosophical
Grecchi posits that the West is built upon four primary cultural traditions. However, he warns that we have largely "betrayed" these foundations: Grecchi identifies the current essence of the West
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