Revue Encyclopedique. Par M. V. Cousin [pp. 358-377]

German and French Philosophy.
a work entitled, dn Essay towards a system7 of speculative
Philosophy, by G. Fr. Daumer, Nuremburg. "If the Ger man mind has engaged with ardour in the philosophic career,
it is because it expects from philosophy solutions that will
lead to the regeneration and salvation of the human race.
Our hope, our perseverance, our painful researches will not be
disappointed. The German philosophy, far as it seems from
the earth, has not only its commission to produce a new theory
for practical life-for the organization of society; it has also
the sublime destiny to produces what for man is most sacred
and important, that which embraces every thing-a new religion. The philosophical system of M. Krauze laid its foundation in 1807; but this great attempt could not be appreciated
at once; and, althoughl the author has laboured incessantly to
induce his fellow countrymen to establish a [new] religion
and society, he has been encouraged by only a few, who have
followed him with zeal, devoting their lives to the establishment and propagation of his doctrine. At a later period, the
political and religious views of the St. Simonians reached
Germany, and then it was recollected that M. Krauze had already promulgated a doctrine (system) that had numerous
points of resemblance with that of the St. Simonians. This
approximation (of each other's views) promises much fruit;
the example given by France will draw the attention of the
Germans to a system of religious philosophy born among
themselves, and which seems the final result of all the philosophic and scientific labours, which have been the mission
and glory of Germany. Thus wev see the germs of the future
show themselves at the same time in the two most advanced
nations of the world; we can unite the philosophic labours of
France and Germany; we anticipate the day when these nations will be united in regard to a similar social organization
and common religion, which will have given the most complete solution of all the vital questions of humanity.
"It is the duty of all generous men, of all who feel the new
wants, so clearly expressed in so many political commotions,
to carefully examine all that comes from men who announce
a new religion, whether they only prophecy or announce a
system of doctrine more or less complete. Let the Germans
do this for France, the French for Germany; this reciprocal
examination made in sincerity, and with a single desire to
conduct humanity towards its destination, will hasten the day
of knowledge and general association among men. On this
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