C.S. Lewis's Critique of Vivisection

C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy reflects his strong opposition to vivisection, a significant societal issue in the 1930s that he passionately opposed during his time at Oxford. He believed that experimenting on animals showed a lack of respect and raised ethical concerns about the treatment of sentient beings. This critique is evident in the trilogy, where Lewis imbues animals with personal identities, urging readers to reconsider their relationship with non-human creatures. By placing responsibility on humans to act graciously towards animals, he highlights the moral obligation that comes with being a superior species.