The Courage to Be

By: Paul Tillich

Narrated by: Mort Crim

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 conquering the problem of anxiety. The book is published by Yale University Press.

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Critic reviews

"Were I to choose the most significant book in religion published in the second half of the twentieth century, my choice would easily fall upon Paul Tillich's The Courage to Be." (Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in The Memorial Church, Harvard University)

what is it ?

the narration is lackluster and I have to listen to it again courage I really want to understand the teaching.

The best ontological work Iv'e ever read.

What made the experience of listening to The Courage to Be the most enjoyable?

I was very sick of shallow treatments of this subject in my "evangelical bubble". This work was not only informative, but challenging! I hope to find more works like this in the future.

What aspect of Mort Crim’s performance would you have changed?

It was quite dry, but some how his stately sound made sense for the material.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me examine my motives and identity.

A book that may resist the tooth of time

There is nothing new under the sun. But Tillich’s analysis may perpetually revealing for generations to come. Little books are more worth while to pick up than this one.

fantastic introduction

This book provides a very solid and succinct introduction and overview to Niebuhr's life and writings.

challenging

Paul Tillich never ceases to stimulate, challenge and motivate.The linkage of the courage to be with the cross is extraordinary.