C.S. Lewis: Science vs. Curiosity #shorts #TANcourses
Channel: TAN Books
Date: 2023-03-17

Professor Joseph Pearce explains C.S. Lewis' literary device of scientism and how it applies to the first book, The Magician's Nephew, of the classic series Chronicles of Narnia.

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Although seldom acknowledged, C.S. Lewis had a deep relationship with the Catholic Church and many influential Catholic authors of his time, such as J.R.R. Tolkein. Many of his works are infused with theological allegories that might sound familiar to lovers of Catholic literature. You may have read some of the works discussed in these lectures in high school or college. However, even well-meaning institutions undoubtedly rob our youth of the acknowledgment that the Catholic Church was highly influential in Lewis’ literary works, either directly or indirectly.
 
Lewis had a great concern for truth and the intended nature of things which causes one to question the world as we know it. What political and theological implications are woven into his narratives? What did he intend for us to learn from them? Once the allegorical significance infused in his works is experienced and understood, it is difficult to consider Lewis’ works as anything short of philosophically and theologically profound. 
 
Professor Pearce trains students in the art of rigorous conversation with these literary texts. This course covers many different works recognized as Lewis’ greatest while analyzing key themes such as: 
-The intended purpose of allegory 
-Metaphysical reflections on hell and purgatory
-The nature of freedom, agency, and the will
-The diabolical; the urgency of spiritual warfare
-Virtue and politics

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