We begin chapter 3, which bears the same title as the book itself, The Abolition of Man, and we see the dual meaning of the phrase "abolition of man." In the opening pages of chapter 3, Lewis begins to spell out the consequences that will come about should mankind continue in its insatiable quest to conquer Nature.

We begin chapter 3, which bears the same title as the book itself, The Abolition of Man, and we see the dual meaning of the phrase "abolition of man." In the opening pages of chapter 3, Lewis begins to spell out the consequences that will come about should mankind continue in its insatiable quest to conquer Nature.

We begin chapter 3, which bears the same title as the book itself, The Abolition of Man, and we see the dual meaning of the phrase "abolition of man." In the opening pages of chapter 3, Lewis begins to spell out the consequences that will come about should mankind continue in its insatiable quest to conquer Nature. &nbsp;

The Abolition of Man: ... he would sell me for a slave.

We have nearly forgotten what it means to be Men with Chests, and the consequences are all around us. Join me as we explore the Great Books, as we go back to the timeless ideas that built the West. In this show we pursue objective truth, goodness, and beauty; we learn about virtue as excellence (arete). We discuss the role that reason, emotion and desire all play in becoming a magnanimous man.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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We have nearly forgotten what it means to be Men with Chests, and the consequences are all around us. Join me as we explore the Great Books, as we go back to the timeless ideas that built the West. In this show we pursue objective truth, goodness, and beauty; we learn about virtue as excellence (arete). We discuss the role that reason, emotion and desire all play in becoming a magnanimous man.  

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