The Abolition of Man by C.S Lewis: A discussion giving better clarity into what he means
This episode examines C.S. Lewis’s seminal work, The Abolition of Man, which defends the existence of objective truth and universal morality, known as the Tao. Lewis critiques moral subjectivism, arguing that modern education fails students by treating value judgments as mere expressions of personal emotion rather than responses to reality. This intellectual shift creates "men without chests," individuals who lack the trained sentiments necessary to bridge the gap between pure reason and animal appetite. The texts further explore how rejecting natural law leads to a dystopian future where scientific progress becomes a tool for some humans to manipulate others. Modern applications of these ideas are discussed in the context of artificial intelligence, bioethics, and the preservation of human dignity against technological overreach. Ultimately, the collective sources present Lewis’s argument that society must recover a belief in transcendent values to avoid the eventual erasure of humanity.
