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.