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.

Christopher Satoor, a Schelling scholar, joins the hosts to explore Friedrich Schelling's early work. They discuss Schelling's naturphilosophie, points of continuity in his philosophical systems, and his dynamic realist ontology. The podcast also delves into Schelling's thought in relation to ecological thinking, the interconnectedness of spirit and nature, and the problem of objectification. They explore Schelling's incorporation of mystical elements and his views on emergence and the principle of identity. The importance of a molecular level approach to ecosystem preservation and the relevance of idealism, materialism, and ontological realism in understanding nature are also discussed. The chapter concludes with discussions on aliens, cults, and a new journal on Schelling.