The Abolition of Man: Are You In or Out?

09/11/23 • 34 min

In this episode, we discuss the consequences that follow when one particular axiom of Natural Law is prioritized above all the rest. And we see the inevitable outcome that occurs when mankind attempts to stand completely outside the Tao.

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The Abolition of Man: Preservation of the Species?

In this episode, we explore the possibility that our value judgments are derived from the instinct to preserve posterity. Then, we investigate Alvin Plantinga's fascinating argument known as the evolutionary argument against Naturalism. Can we find grounds for objective values as mere animals?

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The Abolition of Man: Out in the Frost

In this episode, the last of chapter 2, Lewis continues to expound upon the necessity of standing within the Tao if real progress is to be possible. He also sums up the importance of accepting objective values as perceived by our Practical Reason (intellectus). We then get a prelude of the future should mankind attempt to step outside the Tao. To illustrate the point, we examine an essay by Lewis where he explains why he portrayed the character named Frost from That Hideous Strength in such a devilish manner. And we draw parallels between Frost from Lewis' fairy tale and our current cultural milieu.