Claims
The phrase ontological shock originates with theologian Paul Tillich in the 1950s
Unproven What these labels mean →The phrase 'ontological shock' comes from the liberal theologian Paul Tillich in the 1950s.
Evidence
| Relation | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reports | arxiv.org | A 2026 paper credits Tillich (1951) with the phrase; unverified. |
| none found | — | Searched; no Tillich primary text with the exact phrase found; his guide uses 'metaphysical shock'. |
Sources
| Source | Relation | At |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Kripal - disclosure as apocalypse (American Alchemy, 2026) | asserts | 00:32:52 |
Claim
The phrase 'ontological shock' comes from the liberal theologian Paul Tillich in the 1950s.