Coleridge and German Idealism: First Postulates, Final Causes

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James Engell’s essay, "Coleridge and German Idealism: First Postulates, Final Causes," examines the profound influence of German Idealist philosophy on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's thought. Engell explores how Coleridge engaged with the works of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schelling, and Johann Gottlieb Fichte, and how these ideas shaped his own philosophical and theological reflections. This essay provides a detailed analysis of Coleridge’s intellectual journey and his attempts to reconcile German Idealism with his own poetic and metaphysical inquiries. Essential for those interested in Romantic literature, philosophy, and the cross-cultural exchange of ideas during the 19th century.

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