"Philosophy of art provides a privileged opening onto the complexities and metaphysical dimensions of Schelling's system, an amorphous construction that extends through the diverse productions of the philosopher's lifetime. Fittingly, Devin Shaw has adopted a genetic approach, following the philosopher's virtually inchoate accounts of art in his early writings, through its explicit embodiment in his philosophy of identity, to the later writings on art, which, because of their apparently marginal character, are usually overlooked. Dr. Shaw's original and important contribution shows how Schelling's philosophy of art is informed by his earlier philosophy of nature, while anticipating his later work on the metaphysics of freedom and his crepuscular writings on mythology." (Jeffrey Reid, Associate Professor, Philosophy, University of Ottawa, Canada) Shaw has given us a thoughtful retrieval of the problem of art that invites us into the epicenter of Schelling's project. (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews) 'Shaw's careful analysis of the various ways in which art is significant for Schelling provides a sorely-needed guide for readers of Schelling's difficult work.' (Symposium)"
