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The abolition of man
Book • 1943
In 'The Abolition of Man', C.S.
Lewis delivers a defense of objective value and natural law, originating from his Riddell Memorial Lectures at the University of Durham in 1943.
Lewis argues that education should be conducted within the context of moral law and objective values, which he terms the 'Tao'.
He criticizes modern attempts to debunk these values, warning that such actions could lead to a dehumanization of society, resulting in what he calls 'Men without Chests' – individuals whose emotions have not been trained to conform to reason.
The book emphasizes the universal nature of traditional moralities across different cultures and warns against the dangers of moral relativism and the reduction of human beings to mere objects of scientific analysis.
Lewis delivers a defense of objective value and natural law, originating from his Riddell Memorial Lectures at the University of Durham in 1943.
Lewis argues that education should be conducted within the context of moral law and objective values, which he terms the 'Tao'.
He criticizes modern attempts to debunk these values, warning that such actions could lead to a dehumanization of society, resulting in what he calls 'Men without Chests' – individuals whose emotions have not been trained to conform to reason.
The book emphasizes the universal nature of traditional moralities across different cultures and warns against the dangers of moral relativism and the reduction of human beings to mere objects of scientific analysis.
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Mentioned in 41 episodes
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Dwarkesh Patel when discussing C.S. Lewis's foresight regarding the singularity and our ability to shape the future.
Dwarkesh Patel when discussing C.S. Lewis's foresight regarding the singularity and our ability to shape the future.
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Joe Carlsmith - Otherness and control in the age of AGI
Mentioned by Michael Knowles in the context of transhumanism.
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"Lost Technology, Nephilim, & The Mainstream Lies" Michael & The Rogue Archaeologist | Tim Alberino
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Konstantin Kisin as a great text that discusses how education was stripping boys of their ability to appreciate the world around them and have confidence in their morals.
Konstantin Kisin as a great text that discusses how education was stripping boys of their ability to appreciate the world around them and have confidence in their morals.
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Why Young Men Feel Lost - Connor Tomlinson
Mentioned by R. Albert Mohler Jr. as one of the most influential works supporting a particular worldview from the 20th century.
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Mentioned as the only book C.S. Lewis ever wrote on public education.
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Educators Forum: The Gospel Changes Everything
Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch to highlight his warning about the potential dangers of bureaucratic power.
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The Anthropology of the Left
Mentioned by Alistair Roberts as a helpful resource for understanding technology and humanity.
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Alastair Roberts - Technology, Redemption and Digital Bibles
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Alisa Childers and Doug Groothuis in the context of their discussion on chronological snobbery and the importance of engaging with past thinkers.
Alisa Childers and Doug Groothuis in the context of their discussion on chronological snobbery and the importance of engaging with past thinkers.
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#277 There are No New Questions! Connecting with Church History, with Douglas Groothuis
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Josh White as a prophetic book about the direction of education and Western civilization.
Josh White as a prophetic book about the direction of education and Western civilization.
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We Are What We Love
