蒂里希的本体论方法解析

A Philosophical Analysis of Tillich's Ontological Methodology

蒂里希是从人的生存出发以本体论的方式来建构其文化神学体系的。本体论的方法是他的最重要的思维方法。本体论是指对存在的性质作哲学分析。一个本体论概念的功能,是要运用经验的某一领域去指示存在本身的特点,勇气作为一把理解存在本身的钥匙,就是一个本体论概念。本体论方法对于每一种宗教哲学都是基本的。

Tillich constructs his cultural theology from man's existential situation with an ontological approach. The ontological methodology, which refers to a philosophical analysis of the nature of being, is his most important thinking method. The function of an ontological concept is to apply a certain field of experience to point out the characteristics of Being itself, and courage as a key to the interpretation of being itself is an ontological concept. The ontological methodology is fundamental for every theological philosophy.