maestria:

skill, mastery (especially of literary or musical performance); dash, flair

 

Entropy:

all energy disperses or spreads out if not hindered from doing so; entropy is the quantitative measure of that kind of spontaneous process: how much energy has flowed from being localized to becoming more widely spread out (at a specific temperature).

 

2nd Law of Thermodynamics:

all atoms or molecules are in constant violent random motion.  The oxygen molecules in our air, move on average a thousand miles an hour at ordinary temperatures, changing from 0 to almost 3000 miles an hour as they crash into other molecules after moving about 15 millionths of an inch; in solids the particles vibrate with energies dependent on temperature.  All energetic atoms and molecules spread out their motional energy if they are given an opportunity, given a larger volume, to other molecules not moving as rapidly (at a lower temperature).. The second law of thermodynamics summarizes the fact of such molecular motional energy dispersing if it is not hindered from doing so.  All spontaneous events (those that continue without outside help, except for an initial start) are examples of the second law as they involve energy dispersing.  This law of predicts the probability of the dispersal of energy that is localized or "concentrated" in a group of molecules or atoms.

 

contrapuntal-dynamic causality Versus static-plastic causality of Aristotle:

Spengler is describing Faustian attributes (derived from the prime symbol- music) - juxtaposition & contrast, energetic, as against Apollonian attributes (derived from the prime symbol- 3D sculpture) - passive, a thing that can BE formed

 

Deed, Process Versus Attitude:

Spengler characterizes the Faustian inner Soul, a psychology which values action, as against Apollonian, which valued contemplation