Dilemmas Through Lewis’s Lens

This philosophical analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 to strengthen moral reasoning, argumentation, and perspective-taking through C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Learners examine modern ethical dilemmas-such as AI decision-making, genetic engineering, and moral education-explain each issue clearly, predict how Lewis might respond using his arguments, and reflect on their own views, building clarity, balance, and depth in ethical evaluation.

Learning Goals

• Argument Writing with Evidence (Grades 8-10)
  Students construct concise arguments supported by philosophical reasoning and examples.
• Applying Moral Philosophy to Contemporary Issues
  Learners use Lewis’s ideas about objective value, formation of virtue, and the Tao to analyze modern dilemmas.
• Perspective-Taking & Ethical Reflection
  Activities require students to articulate Lewis’s likely stance and compare it to their own.
• Evaluating Multiple Viewpoints
  Students weigh technological benefits against ethical costs using clear reasoning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA, philosophy, and social studies standards.
• Structured, Concise Prompts
  Short-response format promotes clarity, focus, and disciplined reasoning.
• Relevant, High-Interest Topics
  Contemporary scenarios increase engagement and real-world connection.
• Discussion-Ready Design
  Responses prepare students for debates, Socratic seminars, or reflective writing.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Dilemmas Through Lewis’s Lens worksheet helps students bridge classic moral philosophy and present-day challenges. By predicting Lewis’s responses and articulating their own positions, learners strengthen ethical analysis, argumentation, and critical thinking. Whether used as a discussion primer or a writing task, this printable resource offers meaningful practice applying philosophical ideas to modern life.

This worksheet is part of our Abolition of Man collection.