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The Abolition of Man
Readings for Meditation and Reflection
Series: Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis
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C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society.
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In many ways C. S. Lewis predicted the future. "He foresaw the rise of trends we're currently experiencing: ethical emotivism, the sometimes unquestioned authority of science, and the increasing use of technology by states to control their populations." - The Gospel Coalition, Joseph A. Kohm Jr.
The Abolition of Man discusses why we shouldn't always listen to only reason and cut out our emotions. Lewis argues that without emotion, reason does not reflect reality. He debunks arguments that the purest form of reason is instinct, that benevolent actions will be found through pursuing science, and that science will be the best moral compass for mankind to follow. Lewis proves that moral absolutes do exist, and they are universal throughout all of time.
This is a book for C. S. Lewis fans and anyone who wants to better understand traditional moral virtues and how they impact your life. Lewis said, "If nothing is self-evident then nothing can be proved." There must be self-evident truths that can be applied everywhere. The book brings together a series of lectures on education that Lewis delivered over three nights at the University of Durham.
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The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis has been praised for its insightful critique of relativism and its compelling argument in favour of objective values and natural law. Critics note the eloquence and clarity with which Lewis presents his case, highlighting the enduring relevance of his ideas in contemporary discussions on morality and education. Some reviewers, however, mention the book's somewhat dense prose, yet they agree that its intellectual depth makes it a valuable philosophical work.
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ISBN: 9780060652944
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 March 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: Zondervan
Edition: New edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 104g
Pages: 144
About the Author
C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
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