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The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis

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Book name: The Abolition of Man (2024)
Category: Education
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Pages: 150 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1943, midnight
This philosophical book explores the concepts of objective value and natural law, arguing that these are essential for moral reasoning. The author criticizes modern education for producing "men without chests," by which he means individuals who deny the importance of moral absolutes. He suggests that this could lead to the "abolition of man" as we traditionally understand him, replacing moral individuals with conditioned responses. The book also discusses the dangers of scientific advancement without moral considerations. The 1482nd greatest book of all time

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C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis

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