man is free, in so far as he has the power of contradicting himself an…

Paul Tillich
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man is free, in so far as he has the power of contradicting himself and his essential nature. Man is free even from his freedom; that is, he can surrender his humanity ✨ Paul Tillich (2013). Systematic Theology, p.32, University of Chicago Press
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