Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Abolition of Man in The Magician’s Nephew

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Awry Stoic

This essay is the fifth part of a series on The Abolition of Man,[1] the first four of which can be found here, here, here, and here. In The Abolition of Man, Lewis lays out his definition of the magician’s bargain for power which … Continue reading →

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On the Symbiotic Nature of Joy and Despair, or the Shadow of Ecclesiastes in Pilgrim’s and Sam’s Progress

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Awry Stoic

Emotion is morally indifferent before application to an object. Much joy is vanity. Some joy is evil. There is no hope without despair. Hope and despair, or at least hope and fear, have a symbiotic relationship. There is no hope … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Anatomy of the Soul Since Psalms

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Awry Stoic

This is one of the greatest books ever written, and it should be studied in every Sunday school in every church in the entire world. This book is a great aid to sanctifying the emotions and putting them in a … Continue reading →

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