Personal Reflections on the Tao

This reflective journal worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 to connect C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man to their own beliefs, values, and observations about the modern world. Through five guided reflection questions, learners explore ideas such as universal moral truth, cultural relativism, and the ethical implications of science and technology, developing thoughtful, introspective writing grounded in philosophical reasoning.

Learning Goals

• Reflective & Analytical Writing (Grades 8-10)
  Students write clear, thoughtful responses that combine personal reflection with analysis.
• Personal Application of Moral Philosophy
  Learners connect Lewis’s ideas about the Tao to their own experiences and beliefs.
• Ethical Reasoning in Modern Contexts
  Activities prompt students to consider how morality operates in today’s technological and cultural landscape.
• Self-Reflection & Critical Thinking
  Students evaluate their own assumptions while engaging respectfully with complex ideas.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA, philosophy, and social studies standards.
• Guided Reflection Prompts
  Questions scaffold deeper thinking without prescribing “right” answers.
• Supports Social-Emotional & Ethical Growth
  Encourages students to articulate values, uncertainty, and moral reasoning.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for journals, homework, discussion preparation, or philosophy units.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Personal Reflections on the Tao worksheet helps students move beyond comprehension into meaningful self-examination. By linking Lewis’s philosophical arguments to personal and societal contexts, learners strengthen reflective writing, ethical awareness, and critical thinking. Whether used as a journal activity or a capstone reflection in a philosophy unit, this printable resource supports deep engagement with moral ideas and personal values.

This worksheet is part of our Abolition of Man collection.