Consequences of Abolition

This analytical worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 to deepen understanding of moral philosophy, cause-and-effect reasoning, and ethical analysis through C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Learners apply Lewis’s warnings to modern scenarios involving technology, media, and social influence, identifying causes, predicting consequences, and explaining the philosophical reasoning behind each outcome to strengthen critical thinking and real-world application of abstract ideas.

Learning Goals

• Cause and Effect Reasoning (Grades 8-10)
  Students analyze how ethical choices and cultural shifts lead to long-term consequences.
• Applying Moral Philosophy to Modern Issues
  Learners connect Lewis’s ideas about objective value and moral formation to contemporary contexts.
• Ethical Analysis & Prediction
  Activities require students to anticipate outcomes and justify predictions using philosophical reasoning.
• Critical & Analytical Thinking
  Students explain not just what might happen, but why, using logic and evidence-based argumentation.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA, philosophy, and social studies standards.
• Modern, Relevant Scenarios
  Technology and media examples help students see philosophy’s relevance today.
• Structured Cause-and-Effect Framework
  Clear organization supports thoughtful analysis without overwhelming abstract concepts.
• Discussion-Ready Content
  Works well as preparation for debates, Socratic seminars, or ethical discussions.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Consequences of Abolition worksheet helps students move from philosophical theory to practical ethical reasoning. By applying Lewis’s arguments to modern situations, learners strengthen causal logic, moral analysis, and critical thinking about technology, media, and cultural influence. Whether used in an English, philosophy, or social studies classroom, this printable resource provides meaningful practice connecting classic ideas to contemporary ethical challenges.

This worksheet is part of our Abolition of Man collection.