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C. S. Lewis and the Rejection of the Tao
Author(s) -
Greggersen Gabriele
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
dialog
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.114
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 1540-6385
pISSN - 0012-2033
DOI - 10.1111/1540-6385.00148
Subject(s) - relativism , philosophy , christianity , interpretation (philosophy) , negativity effect , natural (archaeology) , epistemology , moral relativism , religious studies , psychology , social psychology , history , linguistics , archaeology
When asking about the worldview and ethics behind such stories as The Chronicles of Narnia, readers should try to understand C.S. Lewis's work in light of the Tao or moral Natural Law. Even though our modern culture affirms a relativism in values, Lewis affirms a non‐relativist universal ground for moral judgment. Lewis's theological work, Mere Christianity, provides the clue for this interpretation. Despite the apparent negativity or violence in even some of the most memorable scenes in the Chronicles, the underlying moral is hopeful and positive, reflecting a ‘mere Christian’ worldview.