This analysis explores Karl Löwith's concept of the "impoverished time" (dürftige Zeit), a term he used to characterize the 20th century in his writings on Heidegger. This designation captures a profound sentiment of spiritual and existential decline felt by thinkers of the 19th and 20th centuries when contrasting their era with the perceived richness and grandeur of the past. The text delves into why such impoverishment often remains unrecognized; the easiest way to deal with an uncomfortable reality is to deny its existence, leading to a widespread blindness among contemporaries. The author highlights the critical role of thoughtful individuals who remind society of these neglected issues. By introducing new problems and perspectives, these thinkers prevent the suppression of past crises and force a confrontation with the true nature of the present age. Ultimately, the abstract emphasizes the necessity of historical consciousness and the intellectual courage required to acknowledge the limitations of one's own time in order to move beyond superficiality and the collective denial that defines the modern experience.