El fenómeno de la crisis espiritual del hombre en la actualidad en el contexto de la “cultura de la muerte”

Katarína  Gabašová

Authors

Katarína Gabašová Universidad Constantino el Filósofo de Nitra

Keywords:

spiritual crisis, culture of death, Kierkegaard, universal values, existentialism

Abstract

The article examines the contemporary human spiritual crisis within the framework of the so-called “culture of death.” Its aim is to highlight the loss of meaning, the weakening of transcendental values, and the marginalization of the existential dimension in modern culture. The author employs an interdisciplinary methodology grounded in existential philosophy (Kierkegaard, Tillich, Virilio), theology, and cultural theory, analyzing the crisis through ethical-anthropological and comparative lenses. Through a critical examination of philosophical and literary sources, the study reveals how secularization, consumerism, and excessive individualism foster anxiety, alienation, and spiritual emptiness. The scope extends beyond moral or religious discourse, interpreting the “culture of death” as a structural symptom of Western civilization. Gabašová concludes by advocating for the restoration of universal human values—love, faith, and hope—as a path toward a “culture of life,” emphasizing the need for spiritual awareness in the face of contemporary nihilism.

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