Type: Book
Author: Paul Tillich
Short description: Paul Tillich’s influential work explores courage as the ability to affirm oneself in the face of doubt, guilt, and meaninglessness. Rather than treating courage as simple optimism, he frames it as a spiritual and existential act that requires honesty about anxiety and vulnerability. The book combines theology and existential philosophy in a way that makes it especially rich for readers interested in the tension between faith and fear. It remains a foundational text for understanding how people meet uncertainty without denying it.
Relevance for RelEx: For RelEx, this book speaks directly to the overlap between religious thought, existential anxiety, and the search for meaning. It is a strong fit for a platform focused on existential-psychological and theological reflection.
Suggested keywords: courage, faith, spirituality, existence, meaning, anxiety, theology, Paul Tillich, existential philosophy, affirmation
