Words of the Tao

In this matching activity, students explore ten core philosophical terms from C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Each definition is presented out of order, and students must correctly pair each term with its corresponding definition. This exercise helps learners grasp Lewis’s key ideas such as objective value, relativism, and the Tao, reinforcing their understanding of moral philosophy and abstract reasoning. By analyzing the meanings of complex concepts and their relationships, students enhance their vocabulary, comprehension, and ability to synthesize philosophical arguments.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Philosophy and Ethics – Understanding Moral and Cultural Relativism

Critical Thinking – Concept Classification and Analysis

This worksheet is part of our Abolition of Man collection.