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‪@seanmcgrath1465‬ Schellingians, and German Idealists:

Schellingians, just an update on Dr. McGrath's lecture today on Schelling, there was a problem with the link and here is the new link. The lecture will begin at 18:15 (Central European Summer Time)

Liebe Mitlesende, liebe Interessierte,

der Online-Raum für den heutigen Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Sean McGrath um
18:15 Uhr hat sich geändert. Wir freuen uns hier über Ihre Teilnahme:

Liebe Mitlesende, liebe Interessierte,


der Online-Raum für den heutigen Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Sean McGrath um
18:15 Uhr hat sich geändert. Wir freuen uns hier über Ihre Teilnahme:

uni-marburg.de/S6ANoZ

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‪@seanmcgrath1465‬ Dr. Sean J. McGrath will be speaking in Marburg at the Rudolf Bultmann Institute for Hermeneutics on Schelling's Path to the Personal God: Nature, Freedom and Revelation (The Lecture will be in English) Access code for the online lecture is on the flyer! Can't wait to hear Sean's lecture

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Philosophy Friends, and Fellow Colleagues. I am very excited to share a brand new episode of The Young Idealist Series. The Following video is a continuation of my series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought.

The title of today's episode is The Life and Philosophy of Jürgen Habermas with Dr. Peter J. Verovšek (Groningen University).


This episode explores the life and philosophy of Jürgen Habermas. My guest Dr. Verovsek provides a detailed biography of Habermas, highlighting his experiences growing up in Germany during World War II and his eventual transition to philosophy. Dr Verovsek provides an analysis of Habermas's relationship with the Frankfurt School, and highlights his main disagreements with Max Horkheimer; who was skeptical of Habermas' left-wing views. What one can take from this episode is how complicated Habermas’ relationship was with critical theory. As Dr. Verovšek explains that Habermas believed that all philosophical traditions needed to evolve, which led to tensions with those who saw him as not being a true heir to the Frankfurt School.


Our discussion moves to how focused on Habermas became disillusioned with critical theory's negative orientation in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly through Adorno's philosophical negativism. And Habermas sought to reconstruct it formal structure based on linguistic philosophy and the philosophy of language. Dr. Verovsek explains how Habermas would develop the concept of the public sphere as a space for rational debate and political decision-making and it’s end goal was to transform opinions into enforceable law through democratic mechanisms.

Our discussion then turns to the public sphere and the role of the public intellectual. Dr. Verovšek defines Habermas's concept of the public sphere, describing it “as a space where individuals from different social classes can discuss politics, literature, and art, leading to increased political engagement and a new conception of humanity as equals”. Although, this period was limited (and predominantly male), it still played a crucial role in breaking down social barriers and laid the foundation for public intellectualism.


Dr. Verovšek then introduces the main themes of his new book, Jürgen Habermas: Public Intellectual and Engaged Critical Theorist which focusing on the philosopher's role as a public intellectual who engages in real-world debates while maintaining academic freedom. He explains in his text that Habermas saw public intellectuals “as guardians of the public sphere who elevate important voices without claiming special authority.”


Dr. P.J. (Peter) Verovšek , PhD is an Assistant Professor in History and Theory of European Integration at Groningen University, where he teaches in the fields of Political Science, International Relations and Philosophy. Dr. Verovšek expertise is in European integration, memory studies, contemporary continental political theory, twentieth century intellectual history. He is also the Book Reviews Editor, for Contemporary Political Theory and the author of Jürgen Habermas: Public Intellectual and Engaged Critical Theorist from Columbia University Press, March 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T6n1...

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Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854) photo from 1848 added with color #Schelling #GermanIdealism

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Philosophy Friends and Fellow Colleagues I am so excited to announce the release of a new episode of The Young Idealist Series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought

The Following video is a continuation of my series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought. The title of today's episode is: The Life and Philosophy of Émilie du Châtelet’s with Prof. Dr. Ruth E. Hagengruber (Paderborn).
This episode explores du Chatelet's significant contributions to 18th-century philosophy, particularly her theory of hypothesis which laid foundational concepts still used in modern science. Our conversation also surrounds du Chatelet's philosophical and scientific work and how she engaged the thought of Descartes, Newton, and Leibniz. Her ideas would influence the likes of Kant and were later recognized by Euler and Einstein.

Dr. Hagengruber does a brilliant job of navigating the viewer through a discussion on du Chatelet's life, bringing up her educational background, and the impact of her 1743 magnum opus, "Institutions Physiques."

Dr. Hagengruber also emphasizes the importance behind du Chatelet's philosophy and how she establishes a new scientific method based on hypothetical and logical reasoning; expanding the understanding of science beyond direct observation. Dr. Hagengruber gives a detailed background to the philosophical controversy between Newton and Leibniz regarding space, time, and the role of God in physics. She explains that while Leibniz challenged Newton's concept of absolute space that Émilie du Châtelet developed new ideas about force, building on Leibniz's concept of "living force," which she expands upon in the episode.

Dr. Ruth E. Hagengruber: is a German philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paderborn. She specialises in the history of women philosophers, focusing on the mathematician, physicist and philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet.

Dr. Hagengruber’s research is dedicated to the revision of patriarchal history, specially to the rediscovery of women’s alternative contributions to the history of philosophy and the history of economics, with a focus on circular and universality-based economics as an approach to integrative economic ethics. She has published on value theory in Feminist Economics and reflects on technical design from a feminist and inclusive point of view, such as autonomous driving, a different approach to labour, and a profound recognition of creative skills. She specializes in the history of women philosophers.

Dr. Hagengruber is founder and director of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists and founder of the research area EcoTechGender.

Link to the Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTTYt...

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I am so honored that C. Derick Varn asked me to speak on Schelling, German Idealism, and Romanticism. I was very nervous and stumbled on my words a bit but I am very grateful to have had this dialogue. I got to defend Schelling a bit more, discuss Reinhold, and Salomon Maimon and talking about some of the missing voices of Romanticism.

Romanticism Rising: The Return of Classical German Philosophy with Christopher Satoor


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF_XV...

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Philosophy Friends and Colleagues:
I just had a wonderful discussion with Dr. Ruth Hagengruber (Paderborn) on the life and philosophy of Émilie du Châtelet for The Young Idealist Series. The episode should be airing by next week. Dr. Hagengruber's presentation was exceptional, bringing to life du Châtelet philosophy and contribution to the sciences for the viewer. This is going to be an exciting episode, stay tuned. #DuChâtelet #womeninphilosophy #hagengruber #TheYoungIdealist

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Philosophy Friends, Schellingians, Idealists, and fellow colleagues. I am very excited to release a brand-new episode of The Young Idealist Series.
After taking a month-in-half hiatus from The Young Idealist Series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought, the series returns with a new fantastic episode.

I was honored to have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Sean McGrath on his forthcoming book in 2027, on Carl Jung titled: "The Soul of Nature: On the Unconscious and Related Matters."
This episode discloses the central thesis behind Dr. Sean J. McGrath's new book which seeks to merge the relationship between Jungian psychology and nature philosophy.

Dr. McGrath explains how Jung's work represents a return to nature philosophy despite his thought being frequently dismissed as New Age. Our discussion leads to important insight behind Jung's debt to earlier French psychological traditions and Jung's distinctive approach to the unconscious as a productive rather than reactive force.

About the Episode: Dr. McGrath takes the viewer on an exciting survey of Jung's life and thought and then we embark through Sean's lifelong journey of provocations with Heidegger, Zizek, Lacan, and Kant's Copernican Revolution. Dr. McGrath offers an exciting critique of the late Schelling and Hegel’s philosophy.
Sean also explains why he finds allies in Plato, Schelling, Oetinger--as an important vanishing mediator, Schubert, Carus, Franz von Baader, Bergson, Albert Schweitzer, Terrence Deacon, and of course in Carl Jung.
About Sean's New Book: Dr. McGrath's "The Soul of Nature," is a deep and complex text with rich roots. Dr. McGrath is seeking a new and profound metaphysics of life, which not only sees the unconscious as productive, but unifies Sean's philosophical and theological, ground of God, Nature, and Self. This project opens up a space for Dr. McGrath to rethink the role Christianity plays in our disenchanted, secular age.

Sean J. McGrath is a Full Professor of Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a specialist in the philosophy of religion and the history of philosophy. McGrath has published and lectured widely in German idealism, phenomenology, ecology, theology, and psychoanalysis.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h7zK...

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After taking a mini month-in-half hiatus from #TheYoungIdealist Series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought, I have returned with a fantastic new episode. I was honored to have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Sean J. McGrath on his forthcoming book on Carl Jung titled: The Soul of Nature: On the Unconscious and Related Matters. Sean takes the viewer on a fascinating survey of Jung's life and thought and then we embark through Sean's lifelong journey of provocations with Heidegger, Zizek, the Copernican Revolution, and find allies along the way with, Schelling, Oetinger, as a vanishing mediator, Schubert, Carus, Franz von Baader, and Jung. The Soul of Nature is a deep text concerned with a new profound metaphysics of life, that not only sees the unconscious as productive, but unifies Sean's philosophical and theological ground of God, Nature, and Self. The Episode will be called "Jung and the Soul of Nature: Featuring Dr. Sean J. McGrath," and should be airing on YouTube in a couple of days!
#carljung #oetinger #Schelling #franzvonbaader

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It was a real honor to be asked to participate on C Derick Varn's podcast, 'The @VarnVlog to discuss the origins of German Romanticism and speak about the importance behind F. W. J. Schelling’s Philosophy! Looking forward to March 31st when this episode airs. Derrick has an exceptional channel and if your interested in philosophy, politics and critical theory, consider subscribing to see more of his work.

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