This article examines the ideas presented in Rabindranath Tagore’s Crisis in Civilization from philosophical, social, and ethical perspectives. Written during the final years of Tagore’s life, against the backdrop of global wars, colonial domination, and the moral decline of Western civilization, the work argues that the crisis of civilization has its roots primarily in ethical and spiritual deterioration. The article analyzes Tagore’s critique of Western modernity, nationalism, violence, and technocratic thinking, and compares his views with conceptual models grounded in Eastern philosophy—particularly its principles of humanism, harmony, and spiritual unity. The findings indicate that Tagore regarded the crisis of civilization as a temporary but necessary stage in human development, one that could lead to an inner moral awakening. The article also discusses Tagore’s predictions regarding global peace, cosmic unity, and spiritual renewal, relating them to contemporary world processes. This analytical study demonstrates that Crisis in Civilization retains significant scholarly and moral relevance for the modern era.

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