The Abolition of Man
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Chapter Book · Ages 16–100 · 1943

The Abolition of Man

By C. S. Lewis, C. S. Lewis

Can reason alone guide humanity, or do universal moral truths hold the key?

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In a world swayed by science and reason, C.S. Lewis challenges the notion that logic alone can guide humanity. Through a series of compelling lectures, he argues for the necessity of universal moral values like courage and honor. As technology and authority grow, Lewis questions if we risk losing our humanity by ignoring these timeless truths. Are emotions and ethics essential to our reality, or can pure reason suffice? Discover the prophetic insights of a thinker who foresaw the moral dilemmas of our age.

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In the classic The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century, sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society. Both astonishing and prophetic, The Abolition of Man is one of the most debated of Lewis’s extraordinary works. National Review chose it as number seven on their “100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Twentieth Century.”

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Format
Paperback
Pages
113
Reading age
16–100
Audience
Adult
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 6, 1943
First published
January 1, 1943
Publisher
HarperOne
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060652944

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