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Is this a theory of COSMIC drive!? Todd McGowan on Schelling's Theory of DRIVE!

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Exploring Death Drive and German Idealism

This chapter examines the philosophical implications of the death drive, particularly through the works of Freud and Schelling, while critiquing their applications to broader cosmic principles. It highlights the complex relationships between key German idealists, notably Schelling and Hegel, and discusses the evolution of their distinct philosophical paths. The conversation also reflects on the interplay between aesthetics, human freedom, and metaphysical speculation, questioning the nature of drives within the context of a universe characterized by necessity and freedom.

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