The Abolition of Man

Readings for Meditation and Reflection

C. S. Lewis

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Zondervan
02 March 2001

Ethics & moral philosophy; Religion & beliefs; Christian theology

Series: Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis

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 reason without emotion there is not a reality. He debunks arguments that the purist 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.

By: C. S. Lewis
Imprint: Zondervan
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Volume: No. 9
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 104g
ISBN: 9780060652944
ISBN 10: 0060652942
Series: Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 02 March 2001
Recommended Age: From 16 To 99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.