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The Philosophy of Schelling with Christopher Satoor
Dec 11, 2024
Christopher Satoor, a doctoral candidate specializing in 18th and 19th-century German philosophy, dives deep into the overlooked brilliance of Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling. He discusses Schelling's philosophical evolution and his views on nature, contrasting them with contemporaries like Newton. Satoor highlights metaphors from nature, such as acorns and rivers, to explore freedom and existence. The conversation also touches on Schelling's critiques of Cartesianism and Hegel, emphasizing his influence on modern philosophy and the renewed interest in his work.
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- Schelling's philosophy uniquely combines nature and freedom, emphasizing their interconnectedness as foundational to human existence and understanding.
- Christopher Satoor describes his transformation from skepticism to admiration for Schelling's work, highlighting the challenges and poetic qualities of his ideas.
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Schelling's Position in German Idealism
Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling is frequently positioned as a pivotal figure in German idealism, often overshadowed by Kant, Hegel, and Fichte. Despite this, his work has been more extensively studied in Europe compared to North America, which has seen a scarcity of English translations of his texts until recent decades. This marginalization is partly due to the perception of Schelling as merely a precursor to Hegelian thought. Although often regarded as a secondary figure in philosophical discourse, there is a growing interest in Schelling’s unique contributions, particularly his blending of nature philosophy with the exploration of freedom.
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