# Diogenes Teufelsdröckh — Sartor Resartus character guide > Diogenes Teufelsdröckh in Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Professor Teufelsdröckh, Herr Teufelsdröckh, Teufelsdröckh, Diogenes, Herr Diogenes Teufelsdröckh, the Professor **First appearance:** 0001-i-preliminary ## Who they are An orphaned German professor of "Things in General" whose wild, courteous genius turns the philosophy of clothes into a mirror for the soul. ## In the story ### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-i) Teufelsdröckh is the enigmatic German philosopher whose work 'Sartor Resartus' is being introduced and examined by the Editor. ### [I: Preliminary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/i-preliminary) Professor Teufelsdröckh is the author of the treatise on clothes, newly published and sent to the Editor. ### [II: Editorial Difficulties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ii-editorial-difficulties) Teufelsdröckh is the author of the Philosophy of Clothes, a volume that reveals a new branch of philosophy and a unique personal character, though his biography remains enigmatic. ### [III: Reminiscences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iii-reminiscences) The Professor is portrayed as a still, meditative man devoted to higher philosophies, who unexpectedly publishes a work on clothes. He is known for his enigmatic demeanor, his toast to the poor, and his habit of smoking and thinking in the coffeehouse. ### [IV: Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-characteristics) The Professor is described as a wild, shaggy Seer with an untutored energy, a strange impartiality, and a deeply enigmatic nature. His rare laughter is recounted. ### [The World in Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-the-world-in-clothes) The Professor delivers his philosophy of clothes, tracing human development through costume and tool use. ### [VI: Aprons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-aprons) Author of the section on Aprons, whose rambling and erroneous digressions are critiqued by the Editor. ### [Miscellaneous-Historical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-miscellaneous-historical) The Professor is the primary voice, offering historical observations and wry commentary on fashion and human vanity. ### [VIII: The World Out of Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-the-world-out-of-clothes) The author of the philosophical treatise; presents his grand Proposition that society is founded upon Cloth and meditates on identity and the nature of existence. ### [IX: Adamitism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-adamitism) Argues that society is founded upon cloth and imagines the dissolution of government if clothes were removed; defends the symbolic power of clothing while critiquing its abuses. ### [Pure Reason](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-pure-reason) Delivers a passionate defense of wonder and mysticism, critiquing materialist science and celebrating the spiritual essence beneath clothes. ### [Prospective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xi-prospective) The subject of the biography; his autobiographical materials are chaotic and enigmatic. ### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-ii) Central figure whose biography is being compiled; experiences childhood, education, love, and spiritual crises. ### [I: Genesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/i-genesis) The infant protagonist, left with the Futterals; his origins are mysterious, and he is noted as a still, thoughtful child who seldom cried. ### [II: Idyllic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ii-idyllic) Narrates his childhood memories with poetic nostalgia, reflecting on the significance of early experiences. ### [Pedagogy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iii-pedagogy) Reflects on his university and Gymnasium years, feeling orphaned and unique, and grappling with poverty and mis-education. ### [Getting Under Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-getting-under-way) The autobiographer, reflecting on his post-university struggles, his rejection of the legal profession, and his sense of being a 'visible Temporary Figure' with spiritual and physical forces. ### [V: Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-romance) Falls in love with Blumine, experiences ecstasy and heartbreak, and is left devastated by her rejection. ### [Sorrows of Teufelsdröckh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-sorrows-of-teufelsdr-ckh) The Professor experiences profound sorrow after losing Blumine, yet he conceals his inner turmoil and begins a wandering journey across the globe. ### [VII: The Everlasting No](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-the-everlasting-no) Protagonist undergoing a profound spiritual crisis, expressing despair, doubt, and a defiant rejection of unbelief. ### [Centre of Indifference](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-centre-of-indifference) Narrates his reflections on books, war, and his spiritual state; recounts encounters at Wagram, the North Cape, and with Napoleon. ### [IX: The Everlasting Yea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-the-everlasting-yea) Narrates his spiritual journey from despair to the Everlasting Yea, emphasizing work, renunciation of false happiness, and the perception of the divine in the universe. ### [X: Pause](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-pause) Teufelsdröckh has undergone a conversion, now seeing his calling as a writer and thinker, using his brain and pen as tools. He hints at founding a Society for the Conservation of Property. ### [Book III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/book-iii) The protagonist whose spiritual journey and philosophical reflections form the core of Book III, including his experiences of the Everlasting No and Everlasting Yea. ### [Incident in Modern History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/i-incident-in-modern-history) Author of the Clothes-Volume; presents George Fox's leather suit as the most remarkable incident in modern history. ### [II: Church-Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ii-church-clothes) Author of the chapter on Church-Clothes, presenting his oracular philosophy on religion and society. ### [Symbols](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iii-symbols) The Professor whose speculations on Symbols are being excerpted and arranged by the Editor. ### [IV: Helotage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/iv-helotage) Provides marginal commentary on Heuschrecke's tract, expressing radical views on human dignity, labor, and the tragedy of spiritual ignorance among the poor. ### [The Phoenix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/v-the-phoenix) Central voice of the chapter; delivers a scathing critique of society and prophesies its destruction and rebirth. ### [VI: Old Clothes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vi-old-clothes) Describes his meditative walks through Monmouth Street and his philosophy of reverence for old clothes and universal courtesy. ### [VII: Organic Filaments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/vii-organic-filaments) Delivers the central discourse on organic filaments, hero-worship, and the interconnectedness of humanity across time. ### [Natural Supernaturalism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/viii-natural-supernaturalism) The Professor becomes a Seer, grappling with and overcoming the phantasms of Time and Space to attain Transcendentalism. ### [IX: Circumspective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/ix-circumspective) Teufelsdröckh is the subject of the Editor's commentary; his Clothes-Philosophy and metaphorical style are discussed, and he is credited with leading the reader into the 'Land of Dreams.' ### [X: The Dandiacal Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/x-the-dandiacal-body) Provides the extended philosophical analysis of the Dandiacal Body and the Drudge Sect, drawing on his Clothes-Philosophy. ### [XI: Tailors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xi-tailors) Delivers the concluding discourse on Tailors, defending their humanity and creative role in society. ### [XII: Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/xii-farewell) The Professor has disappeared from Weissnichtwo, possibly to London; the Editor reflects on his character and legacy. ### [Appendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/appendix) Teufelsdröckh's writings or biography may be further documented in the Appendix. ### [Testimonies of Authors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/testimonies-of-authors) The supposed author of the Philosophy of Clothes, whose existence is doubted by the North-American Reviewer. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/chapters/endnotes) Referenced as communicating under a mask or feigned name. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/characters/teufelsdrokh - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sartor_resartus_se/characters