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Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of anxiety. This editions includes a new introduction reflecting on the impact of the book since it was written.

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In this classic and deeply insightful book, one of the world's most eminent philosophers describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of anxiety. This edition includes a new introduction by Peter J. Gomes that reflects on the impact of this book in the years since it was written.

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Paperback: 238 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press; 2 Sub edition (July 11, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0300084714
ISBN-13: 978-0300084719
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
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This book cites 12 books:

Protestant Era by Paul Tillich on page 18, page 19, and page 22
The Age of Reason (Bantam Classics) by Jean-Paul Sartre on page 144, and page 152
The Age of Reason: A Novel by Jean-Paul Sartre on page 144, and page 152
Friedrich Schleiermacher by C. W. Christian on page 18
Honest to God by John A. T. Robinson on page 15

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rich with good ideas, November 5, 2002

By	Kenneth E. Wagner Jr. (Highland Springs, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has more good ideas in it than clam chowder has calories. It's packed into every page, every line. Tillich is concerned with how the question of finding the courage to face up to existential doubts about death, meaninglessness, and guilt are tied to the ontological questions of being versus nonbeing. How can we affirm our existence when it seems so temporary, meaningless and full of moral failure? Tillich explores with incredible freshness and insight age old strategies, from Spinoza to the Stoics (his discussion of the Stoics alone is worth the price of the book). He gives a brilliant account of how people find the courage to overcome existential anxiety through particpation in groups and through individual strategies like existentialism. Finally, he explores the theological implications in a way that may challenge anyone who has stereotyped Tillich as a mouthpiece for Christianity. The book is excellently written, never dumbed down but always graspable. He also litters the book with brilliant asides on subjects like the history of existential angst and its relations to social relations and a great exploration of existential art. Don't pass this one up.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Courage to Despair, November 20, 2001

By	Gary Sprandel (Frankfort, Kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tillich's ultimate concern is what determines our being or non-being. The "shock of nonbeing" and the ensuing anxiety allows Tillich to categorize three types of anxiety (fate and death, emptiness, and guilt). I thought his history of anxiety, starting with the Stoics ("the only real alternative to Christianity in the Western world") was remarkable (though at times a rough read). Influenced by Heidegger and Kierkegaard("to confront his existence alone") he drives on to the inevitable search for God. For Tillich, the "Courage to Be" is partly the courage to despair, and avoid the "Neurosis is a away of avoiding non-being by avoiding being". He is also influenced by Freud and psychoanalysis (called "depth psychology" in the book), which in our day of Prozac and behavioral psychology is refreshing.

The nature of the discussions, being, nonbeing, subjectivity, objectivity make for difficult reading with double negatives (eg. "Nonbeing is no threat because finite being is, in the last analysis, nonbeing"). If one can wade through the language, there a lot of insight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory reading for deeper spiritual and personal growth., November 24, 1998

By	Erich E. Geary (Texarkana, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Courage to Be (The Terry Lectures Series) (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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3.0 out of 5 stars Very thick; very esoteric
I checked this book out of the library becuase I like to read books on psychology, philosophy, religion and existentialism. But all-in-all, this book was too deep for me. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars faith and reality
This book looks at the reality of life and faith.
It faces the suffering and doubt of life, yet offers a deep
conviction that faith if still possible and enableing.

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2.0 out of 5 stars No Exit
Tillich believes that modern man's predominant anxiety is a sense of meaninglessness leading to despair. This is the Existentialist's plight. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars A No God Worldview
I purchased two books written by Paul Tillich for one dollar a piece at Half-Price books. One is this book particular title. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised me by how much it spoke to my situation
It seemed at the beginning that it would be too abstract. Too involved in a history of philosophy in its discussion of the Stoics. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars COMMENT ON BASIC IDEA
TILLICH'S BASIC IDEAS OF GOD AND THE GOD-ABOVE-GOD ARE NOT CLEAR IN THE COURAGE TO BE SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE HE STATES AS THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF CHRISTIAN CLERGY KEEPING PEOPLE... Read more

Published on May 2, 2007 by M. JONES

4.0 out of 5 stars Contains Key Spiritual Insights Grounded in Existentialist Thought
Tillich gathers strands from stoicism, theistic existentialism, dialectical thought and fideism in an attempt to weave a unifying belief-system. Read more

Published on November 23, 2006 by Sabian

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth trudging through Tillich's heavy jargon
Technically, this book is difficult to read and often hard to understand. The book feels like an awkward translation by Tillich of his own stream of conscienceness. Read more

Published on November 19, 2006 by Joseph C. Stack

2.0 out of 5 stars Wordy and Dated
Originally published in 1952, The Courage to Be by Paul Tillich is a compilation of the Terry Lectures delivered by the author in the same year. Read more

Published on October 15, 2006 by Reader From Aurora

5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous and stimulating reading !
Professor Tillich has written a marvelous book that provokes insight, incites thought, and instigates courage. Read more

Published on January 17, 2005 by Rev. Richard S.

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