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  • Hardcover: 197 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press (Dec 1952)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0300009909
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300009903
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Faith in Being, 16 Sep 2003
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This review is from: The Courage to Be (Yale Nota Bene) (Paperback)
I first read this because it was recommended reading on a counselling training course, but I found that it opened out to the broadest context of facing up to human destiny.

This works seems to become more relevant to modernity with each reading. The inclusion of (anxiety over) non-being as an existential encounter is a much-needed wake up call in our times of convenience and accesibility. Tillich's historical exposition of existential guilt is one of the best I have yet come across, and his insight into the meaninglessness of contemporary life is revealing. Im not sure that many theologians could have written such a "godless" work, but then Tillich uncovers that Absence is a modality of Presence which the courage to affirm Being can endure. If we accept that those elements of our nature which we find unacceptible are accepted by a perfect compassion which is beyond human reach or reasoning, then we actually transcend the theist/atheist question of "is there a God?" by embracing some kind of epistemic impasse.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory reading for deeper spiritual and personal growth., 25 Nov 1998
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This review is from: The Courage to be (Terry Lectures) (Paperback)
I first read this book in high school, then in seminary, in graduate psychology classes, and several times since then. Each time I read it I gain insight and growth. Tillich will challenge your intellect and force you to think. He defines courage in a way that will change you if you take it to heart. This is a book that you will need to read several times to apperciate it's depth, but it is well worth it. I often feel I obtain a higher leval of consciousness and often I feel in an altered state after reading and pondering Tillich's writting. Tillich outlines fundemental concepts for existentialist and modern theology. Starting with Tillich's books of sermon is a good work up to this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Deep Book, 9 Dec 1998
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This is the best book I've ever read pertaining to the existential viewpoint. A viewpoint which I regard as very relevant. This book is about the existence of the individual and how the concepts of "being", "anxiety", and "courage" (to name a few) define that existence. It can be a bit difficult to read at first, especially if you're not familiar with the subject matter or the writings of some of the existentialist thinkers throughout history. A good prerequisite to reading this book would be "Irrational Man" by William Barrett. Get both.
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