According to Paul Tillich, the ultimate concern is the object of one's highest devotion and loyalty, that which gives meaning and purpose to life. It is the foundational focus that shapes one's identity and drives their actions and beliefs. Tillich believed that identifying and committing to an ultimate concern is essential for human fulfillment and spiritual well-being.
Paul Tillich was born on August 20, 1886.
Paul Tillich was born on August 20, 1886.
Paul Tillich died on 1965-10-22.
Andree Gounelle has written: 'Tillich-Studien, Bd. 12: En chemin avec Paul Tillich' -- subject(s): Christianity Theology, Theology, Christianity
Physicist Albert Einstein, author Thomas Mann, architect Walter Gropius, and theologian Paul Tillich. (Taken from McDougal Littell's "The Americans - Reconstruction to the 21st Century" page 544) ___ Thomas Mann and Paul Tillich were not Jewish.
Stephen David Loxton has written: 'A critique of Paul Tillich's apologetic Christology'
Lawrence D. Bryan has written: 'The thought of Paul Tillich' -- subject(s): Bibliography
He got a Ph.D at Boston University in Theology, writing a thesis on Paul Tillich.
Wilhelm Pauck has written: 'Paul Tillich, his life & thought' -- subject(s): Theologians, Biography 'From Luther to Tillich' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, History, Protestant Theology, Theology, Doctrinal, Theology, Protestant 'Harnack and Troeltsch'
Terence Thomas has written: 'Paul Tillich and world religions' -- subject(s): Religions, Relations, Theology
John Henry Hahnfeld has written: 'Paul Tillich and the significance of human existence' -- subject(s): Philosophy, Religion
As Tillich did his postgraduate research on the writings of early nineteenth century idealist Friedrich Schelling (1775 - 1854), it is likely Schelling influenced his existential ontology. Tillichs ontology is said to be simply a restatement in a modern form of the idealism of men like Schelling. In addition, towards the end of his life Tillich expressed a degree of sympathy towards the philosophy of Buddhism, so it could be said that his ontology also came from this direction.