The Abolition of Man

This book is a philosophical work that stands apart from C. S. Lewis's fictional narratives, such as The Chronicles of Narnia. While it reflects his broader worldview, it does not share characters or a narrative universe with his more famous fantasy series.

The Abolition of Man originated as a series of three lectures delivered by C. S. Lewis at the University of Durham in 1943. These lectures were given during World War II, a period of significant moral and intellectual upheaval, which influenced the book's arguments about objective values.

This work is widely regarded as a significant text in moral philosophy, ethics, and Christian apologetics. It is frequently studied in university courses and discussions concerning natural law, objective truth, and the philosophy of education.