Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts The Abolition of Man, That Hideous Strength, Till We Have Faces. CS Lewis as prophet of dark times
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Feb 14, 2025 Join Jason Baxter, a C.S. Lewis scholar and director at Benedictine College, and Nicholas Colloff, an insightful interpreter of Lewis’s works, as they delve into the profound ideas presented in Lewis's three key writings. They explore how modernity's detachment from objective values leads to a hollow existence. The conversation covers the dystopian vision of 'That Hideous Strength,' the transformative journey in 'Till We Have Faces,' and the need for emotional education to restore humanity. Their discussion reveals the timeless relevance of Lewis's critiques in navigating today's complex world.
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Real Presence at Cluny
- Nicholas Colloff describes visiting the Cluny Museum in Paris and feeling the real presence of the artifacts.
- He contrasts this with modern experiences, where symbols replace direct encounters with reality.
That Hideous Strength: Characters and Themes
- That Hideous Strength fictionalizes The Abolition of Man, exploring how characters navigate modernity's challenges.
- Mark is seduced by modern institutions, while Jane grapples with overwhelming preternatural experiences.
Mark and Supermodernity
- Jason Baxter suggests Mark, in That Hideous Strength, would embrace self-surveillance technologies.
- He connects NICE's vision to the creation of "non-places," optimized for communication and exchange at the cost of spiritual depth.
