Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast S1E4 – MC B1C2 – “Some Objections”
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Oct 15, 2017 Dive into C.S. Lewis's exploration of the Moral Law in response to listener objections. Discover the intriguing herd-instinct argument and the distinction Lewis makes between instincts and moral obligation. Enjoy the clever music analogy that highlights how we judge conflicting instincts. The hosts tackle the pitfalls of moral relativism, asserting a need for an objective moral standard. Finally, learn how changes in society reflect factual rather than moral shifts. It's an engaging discussion that sheds light on complex ethical concepts.
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Moral Law Judges Instincts
- C.S. Lewis argues the Moral Law isn't an instinct because it judges between competing instincts rather than being one itself.
- The Moral Law tells us what we ought to do, not merely what we desire to do.
Music Metaphor For Morality
- Lewis uses a music metaphor: the Moral Law is the sheet music and instincts are the keys on the piano.
- This clarifies that the standard directing action exists above mere impulses.
Conscience Prefers The Weaker Impulse
- If only instincts existed, the stronger impulse would always win, but our conscience often sides with the weaker impulse.
- Lewis highlights that the Moral Law encourages making the right impulse stronger than it naturally is.