[CFP] Schelling’s Legacy in Contemporary Philosophy. Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Schelling’s Birth - Portuguese Journal Philosophy
Ricardo Barroso
Revista Portuguesa de Filosofia, 2026, Volume 82, No. 1
Schelling’s Legacy in Contemporary Philosophy. Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Schelling’s Birth
Andreas Gonçalves Lind
Pontificia Università Gregoriana and Facultés Loyola Paris
Carlos Morujão
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Submission deadline: 28th February 2026
For over a century following his death, F. W. J. Schelling (1775-1854) occupied a relatively minor role in historical research on German Idealism, often viewed merely as a transitional figure between Fichte and Hegel. However, this perception has shifted significantly since the 1960s. Pioneering works by scholars such as Horst Fuhrmans in Germany, Luigi Pareyson and Francesco Moiso in Italy, and notably Xavier Tilliette and Jean-François Marquet in France, have highlighted Schelling’s profound philosophical originality.
This special issue, aims to examine the multifaceted ways in which Schelling’s philosophy has shaped key areas of philosophical inquiry, including existentialism, phenomenology, critical theory, and theology. Noteworthy examples of this influence include Martin Heidegger’s engagement with Schelling’s work, particularly concerning the ontological difference between the Being and the Dasein. Similarly, philosophers such as Karl Jaspers and Gabriel Marcel have re-evaluated Schelling, positioning him as a precursor of existentialism. Moreover, Schelling’s philosophy has also made a significant impact on materialist frameworks. Jürgen Habermas’ interpretation of Schelling’s philosophy of nature, for instance, recasts the German idealist as a precursor to a non-deterministic materialism. And, within Marxist thought, Schelling’s ideas have been both a subject of critique and a source of inspiration, from early critiques by Marx and Engels to later discussions by thinkers like Georg Lukács. This raises important questions such as: In what ways do Schelling’s later works intersect with or diverge from Marxist theory? Furthermore, Schelling’s philosophy of Revelation has left a lasting mark on theologians such as Paul Tillich, Walter Kasper, and more recently, Emilio Brito. In this context, one could ask if Schelling’s philosophy anticipated the anthropological turn of contemporary theology.
Additionally, Schelling’s Freiheitsschrift has been the subject of four significant 20th-century French translations, each offering distinct theological and philosophical interpretations. These translations have played a pivotal role in shaping the reception of Schelling’s philosophy within the broader European intellectual landscape, particularly in relation to the concept of freedom. In this way, contemporary philosophers continue to engage with Schelling’s philosophy, especially within the Continental tradition. Figures such as Emmanuel Falque have explored Schelling’s insights, particularly in the domains of phenomenology and theology.
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Schelling’s birth, the Portuguese Philosophical Journal (Revista Portuguesa de Filosofia) invites submissions for this special issue dedicated to exploring Schelling’s enduring influence on contemporary philosophy. As a central figure in German Idealism, his thought has transcended his era. In this context, we invite scholars to submit articles that explore the following themes (but not limited to):
– The place of Schelling in German Idealism;
– Schelling’s influence on existentialism, phenomenology, and critical theory;
– The reception and transformation of Schelling’s philosophy in Marxist thought;
– French translations and interpretations;
– Schelling’s Philosophy of Nature and contemporary science;
– The role of Schelling’s philosophy of freedom in contemporary discourse;
– Theological interpretations of Schelling’s later works.
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