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C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien: Faith and Reason in a World under Siege | Prof. Carol Zaleski

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C.S. Lewis's Apologetics and Faith in a World Under Siege

The chapter explores C.S. Lewis's defense of supernatural faith and the concept of present life as a symbol of a greater reality, focusing on his works like the Space Trilogy and the Great Divorce. It also discusses the prevalence of doubts and conspiracy theories in a besieged world, drawing parallels to scenes from 'Paralandra' by C.S. Lewis and offers advice from Lewis and Tolkien on combating negativity by enjoying simple pleasures like reading.

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