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Ep. 50 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Tillich and Barfield

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Exploring the Transformative Power of Symbols and Existential Relationship

This chapter delves into the significance of symbols in Christianity and their role in maintaining a resonant relationship. It explores the transformative power of symbols in connecting the existential self to the essential self, leading to a better way of being. The discussion also touches on confronting meaninglessness through courage, the concept of epictasis, and contrasting perspectives on symbols by thinkers like Tillich and Jung.

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