Long considered a minor precursor to Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, the German philosopher F.W.J. von Schelling (1775-1854) is experiencing a renaissance among contemporary thinkers. Mr. Wirth has ...

In this course, students will be exposed to the rich tradition of German philosophy. Beginning with the emergence of philosophical works written in German in the 14th century, the course follows the ...

BERLIN (AP) — The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing an earlier decision. The ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche were largely overlooked during their lifetimes, so professional ...

In 1952 the British don Isaiah Berlin delivered a series of radio lectures for the BBC titled “Freedom and Its Betrayal.” Each discussed a particular philosophical “enemy of human liberty.” Delivered ...

(Rabbi Rudin, the American Jewish Committee’s senior interreligious adviser, is Distinguished Visiting Professor at Saint Leo University.) (UNDATED) At a recent service in our synagogue, Rabbi Darren ...

PHILOSOPHER FLEES: The Germanic-languages department at the University of California at Los Angeles will soon be home to John A. McCumber, chairman of the German department at Northwestern University ...

The German philosopher Peter Sloterdijk has waded into the controversy surrounding German Central Bank executive member Thilo Sarrazin with an open defence of racist remarks made by Sarrazin in an ...