The article analyzes the role of German philosophers in the philosophical study of the phenomenon of genius. German philosophy has formed the deepest theoretical foundations of creativity, intelligence and spiritual development in the intellectual heritage of Europe, and plays a decisive role in interpreting the nature of a genius person. The article reveals the conceptual role of various movements of German philosophy - classical idealism, romanticism and existential phenomenology - in explaining genius. As a result, the methodological possibilities of German philosophy in understanding the phenomenon of genius, its deep interpretations of creativity, freedom and the spiritual power of man are based on scientific conclusions.