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“It still remains true that no justification of virtue will enable a man to be virtuous.”

Quote by C. S. Lewis

Book:THE ABOLITION OF MAN

Work

THE ABOLITION OF MAN

In this seminal work, the author delves into the consequences of technological advancements, questioning the erosion of traditional values and the potential loss of human dignity. more

Author

C. S. Lewis was a British novelist, academic, and Christian theologian. He is renowned for his fictional works, particularly The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels that have become a beloved classic of children's literature. Lewis also penned adult fiction, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet and the space trilogy. His non-fiction works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, have had a significant impact on Christian thought and spirituality. more

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Book:The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics

Source: The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics

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Book:A Year with C. S. Lewis: 365 Daily Readings from his Classic Works

Source: A Year with C. S. Lewis: 365 Daily Readings from his Classic Works

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Source: The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics

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Book:The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton

Source: The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Source: The Business of Heaven: Daily Readings from C. S. Lewis