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„Grenze“ und „Grenzsituation“

  • Werner Schüßler
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Abstract

In the life and work of Paul Tillich, the importance of external and internal limits, which man repeatedly encounters, is condensed. However, the human spirit is only creative if it is able to transcend these limits. This does not necessarily mean that one loses one’s substance - on the contrary, it is part of the dialectic of life not to lose oneself in the other, but to return to oneself enriched. From his concept of boundary Tillich also develops - independently of Karl Jaspers - his own concept of the human border-situation. The article traces various boundaries that Tillich crossed in his life and thinking and explores different aspects of his concept of the human border-situation.

Abstract

In the life and work of Paul Tillich, the importance of external and internal limits, which man repeatedly encounters, is condensed. However, the human spirit is only creative if it is able to transcend these limits. This does not necessarily mean that one loses one’s substance - on the contrary, it is part of the dialectic of life not to lose oneself in the other, but to return to oneself enriched. From his concept of boundary Tillich also develops - independently of Karl Jaspers - his own concept of the human border-situation. The article traces various boundaries that Tillich crossed in his life and thinking and explores different aspects of his concept of the human border-situation.

Heruntergeladen am 21.10.2025 von https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110984729-001/html
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