67. On the Evaluation of Schelling

On an Essay by Dr. R. Salinger, “The Philosopher of Romanticism”

Although the editor must take a completely different view of Schelling's work than the esteemed author of this article, he is nevertheless publishing it on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the philosopher's death. Only a few words will be said about this differing point of view. Schelling is one of the deepest minds of the German people. Everyone can learn an incredible amount from the source of his significance. No later “research” can refute such a thing. That he is “not understood” is something he shares with all minds from his height. But one must learn to understand him. Those who have passed over to the “order of the day” via his world-view have done so the least. The theosophist will have much, very much to learn, especially from the last — posthumous — writings, “Philosophy of Mythology” and “Philosophy of Revelation.” In these, infinitely more real wisdom is to be found than with those who believe themselves to be “beyond” Schelling. Only then will he be understood when one no longer criticizes him, but selflessly delves into him. He is only discredited by his “hatred” of the no less misunderstood philosophical theosophist Hegel. But here too, comprehension is called for, not criticism. It is natural that a journal like Luzifer-Gnosis cannot give one-sidedly that which coincides with the standpoint of the editor. All sides should be heard.