Men Without Chests
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"Men Without Chests," also known as "The Abolition of Man," is a philosophical work that critiques the educational trends of C.S.
Lewis's time.
Lewis argues against the subjective turn in modern education, which dismisses objective values and emotional responses as mere sentiment.
He contends that by neglecting the cultivation of virtuous emotions, particularly those residing in what he metaphorically calls the 'chest', society risks producing individuals who lack the capacity for genuine judgment and moral reasoning.
The book warns of the dangers of a purely rational approach to life, which can lead to the dehumanization and manipulation of individuals.
Lewis advocates for an educational system that integrates reason, emotion, and traditional values to foster complete and morally grounded human beings.
Lewis's time.
Lewis argues against the subjective turn in modern education, which dismisses objective values and emotional responses as mere sentiment.
He contends that by neglecting the cultivation of virtuous emotions, particularly those residing in what he metaphorically calls the 'chest', society risks producing individuals who lack the capacity for genuine judgment and moral reasoning.
The book warns of the dangers of a purely rational approach to life, which can lead to the dehumanization and manipulation of individuals.
Lewis advocates for an educational system that integrates reason, emotion, and traditional values to foster complete and morally grounded human beings.
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