
doi: 10.69873/aep.i7.178
The article analyses six reasons why Romano Guardini says yes to the phenomenon of cultural change, despite his evident reservations about the direction of contemporary changes. The analysis focuses primarily on his attitude, which contrasted with the mentalities frequently adopted in his time: isolation, romanticism, conservatism, fundamentalism, formalism and idealism. First, Guardini's yes is motivated by the will to engage with culture, rather than by isolation. Second, this engagement necessarily considers the culture that really surrounds him, rather than giving in to romantic projections. Third, Guardini is seen to maintain an open attitude towards change, rather than seeking to preserve culture at all costs. In the fourth section, we will see how Guardini distinguishes between culture and religion, avoiding falling into fundamentalism. As a fifth element, it is shown that Guardini recognises the potential present in the diversity of various cultures, avoiding the formalism of a radical humanism. Finally, the sixth section shows that the author bases his attitude on the conviction that the ultimate perfection of human existence, unlike an idealistic vision of culture, is not achieved solely through culture and that, therefore, the specific cultural form has only a relative role for human happiness.
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