höetic
Höetic is a term derived from the Greek word *hoētikos*, meaning "pertaining to sacrifice" or "relating to offerings." It is primarily associated with the work of philosopher and theologian **Paul Tillich**, who introduced the concept in his 1951 book *Systematic Theology*. Tillich used the term to describe a fundamental human attitude toward the ultimate, transcendent reality—an orientation that involves both a sense of awe and a willingness to offer oneself in response to the divine or the sacred.
In Tillich’s framework, höetic refers to the way humans relate to the "Being" that lies beyond their
The concept emphasizes the dynamic and open-ended nature of religious experience, allowing for diverse interpretations without
Critics and scholars have debated the usefulness of the term, as it can sometimes blur distinctions between