The Image of Mary in Fichte's Thought

Some considerations on will and beatitude in the context of the Wissenschaftslehre

Abstract

This essay aims to investigate the presence of the figure of Mary of Nazareth within Fichte’s theological and philosophical reflection. Indeed, through the reading of a youthful sermon that German philosopher dedicates to the Holy Virgin, it is also possible to find in later works of a philosophical nature an influence of meditation on the meaning of the Incarnation in the elaboration of concepts fundamental to Fichte’s philosophical system, such as those of will and bliss. Indeed, in precisely such a mature text as The Way Towards the Blessed Life it is possible to see these concepts united in the moving description of the Mother of God, seen as an ideal of supersensible beauty and an example of religious life.