“Where Reason – Grasps itself”
Abstract
This essay explores the philosophical impact of the most discussed female icon of German Romanticism, Caroline Michaelis. I argue that Michaelis was not a mere observer of key moments in the birth of German idealism. She rather had her own individual take on main issues, and could stand as a true interlocutor, in particular, for Schelling. I also argue that Michaelis’ approach to philosophy was in itself an act of rebellion against the role generally assigned to women in her time.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Historical Thought
Nietzsche
Schopenhauer
and Hegel
German Literature and Culture Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Brill | Fink eBooks
- Pages
- 3–17
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter