My name is Christopher Satoor, and I am a doctoral candidate/researcher in the Department of Humanities at York University in Toronto, Canada. I am also a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Philosophy, a freelance tutor, and educator.
My scholarly research focuses on German idealism, & Jena Romanticism, with an extra special concentration on F. W. J. Schelling. My goal for this channel is to make educational content that is both free and accessible for everyone.
I have been devoted to creating a digital archive on Classical German Philosophy & Post-Kantian Thought. The idea behind this project, was to set up lively discussions with scholars on the many lives & philosophies of each thinker. I did not want to just focus on the big names, but also on the many neglected figures in this fruitful history. Meaning, this channel, will also have episodes on the important Jewish thinkers of Germany, as well as, the ideas of important women philosophers.
Enjoy the channel!
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Dear Fellow Idealists, Friends and Colleagues: I am honored to announce that #TheYoungIdealist Series on Classical German Philosophy and Post-Kantian Thought has truly hit a big milestone in the channels short career. We have officially hit 9,000 subscribers. Thank you to everyone for all the sincere support. I could not have created such a wonderful community without each and everyone of you. I promise to continue to create free, accessible, educational philosophical content for you all. Again, I can't thank you all enough!
Sincerely,
Chris.
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Dear friends, I just wanted to update you all on the summer schedule for The Young Idealist Series. First, let me apologize for the lack of videos for April and May. I have been quite sick. For the last 6 weeks, I have been fighting off Strep throat, a cold and flu! I even had to take 2 weeks off from teaching.
I just wanted to assure you all that there will be some very exciting episodes this June and July: on Schopenhauer, Tosaka Jun, Herbert Marcuse (with Ray Brassier) Elisabeth of Bohemia, Karoline von Günderrode, and a review of Dr. Greg Moss' new book Absolute Dialethism (Hegel & Schelling).
I want to thank you all for your kind words and comments, and for all the support you given me and this channel.
I will continue to create free, accessible, scholarly content for everyone. Thanks again, wishing you all the very best
Warm Regards,
Chris.
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Imagine if we could witness a discussion between Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling and Ernst Cassirer on the Philosophy of Mythology, and it's greater relation to culture and humanity. #Cassirer #Schelling
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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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