Episode 11 — C. S. Lewis: The Abolition of Man & The Great Divorce Truth, Meaning, and the Choice That Defines a Soul

Episode 11 — C. S. Lewis: The Abolition of Man & The Great Divorce

Truth, Meaning, and the Choice That Defines a Soul Narrated by Charles Sebastian Whitby

What if modern humanity isn’t progressing — but quietly unmaking itself?

In this long-form episode of Philosophy for Better Humans, Charles Sebastian Whitby explores the profound moral philosophy of C. S. Lewis, focusing on two of his most powerful works: The Abolition of Man and The Great Divorce.

Lewis warned that when societies abandon the idea of objective truth and goodness, they don’t become more free — they become more controllable. Through sharp philosophical argument and unforgettable storytelling, Lewis shows how moral relativism, technocratic thinking, and the loss of virtue slowly hollow out the human soul.

This episode explores:

• Why Lewis believed modern education produces “men without chests”
• How rejecting objective value leads to power replacing virtue
• The meaning of The Abolition of Man and why it matters today
• The Great Divorce as a psychological map of pride, illusion, and surrender
• Why souls cling to resentment, self-justification, and comfort
• The danger of cleverness without wisdom
• AI, behavioral engineering, and the modern risk of the “abolition” of humanity
• How to remain human in an age of distraction, outrage, and moral confusion

This is not a religious episode. It is a philosophical meditation on truth, formation, humility, and courage — and what it means to live a meaningful human life in the modern world.