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Review: On First Things - This was just really enjoyable to read. Quick, certainly, but, oh, such excellent writing! And even clearer philosophy. I feel I must approach the Master with great humility, for his style and thoughts are so much clearer than my own. What right have I to critique him? I'll do it anyway. This would be an excellent introductory book to a class on religions. Lewis displays a convincing argument for the existence of morality, using resources from many different traditions, not just his own Christian one. He is to be commended however for also stating his own tradition, that we might know his biases. (The only flaw is a lack of Islamic sources, perhaps because Lewis tended to know less about that particular religion than others.) It is hard to walk away from the book still convinced that there are no ethics, or that an aethitical system is possible. Those who have read other Lewis works will see echoes here, such as the essay On First Things from God in the Dock, That Hideous Strength, and the Magician's Nephew. Lewis uses his knowledge of literature to show us that morality is necessary if we are to speak realistically at all; that an amoral system of ethics is by nature moral; and that one absent of any morality at all is reduced simply to animal instincts. In this last unit, he preaches of the fear that science will reduce humanity into mere object, rather than into a glorious creation. In no way is this anti-scientific diatribe- but rather cautionary tale of the dangers of excess, if we continue in our current vein of thought. A couple flaws bring the book down. Early on, he takes a swipe at pacifism by implying that there is something wrong with those who argue that men are more righteous if they value peace over war. Happily, this is only momentary. And secondly, he consistently uses the word "man". Lewis is a product of his times, yes, but he also strongly argued against inclusive language or women in the pulpit, and his language reflects this. And so the book's title. As well as the use of the term "redskin" when referring to ancient Native American beliefs at the end of the book. Lewis is at his best when demolishing arguments, using the arguments of his opponents. He does this with tact and compassion, not even mentioning the opponents by name, and constantly complimenting on what they have said- but not being afraid to point out the great tragedy that would result if students of a particular "Little Green Book" were to take the authors seriously. If followed, we would lose something deep within us, the capacity to have passion, and enjoy life, out of which morality springs. For following the guidelines of the Little Green Book, we would no longer be able to say something was good in and of itself, but only that it felt good, as everything is now subjective. But there is an alternative, the Tao, the Way, which we find in all cultures everywhere, and in all religious traditions. The morality, as Lewis has said many times before in many other places, is basically the same in all religious systems; there is only the smallest of differences between them. And this morality is the guiding principle, or can be, or should be, for us all. It is inherent in our . . . very nature.
Review: Extraordinary book, but the formatting of the $3 edition I bought is flawed. I got a pdf instead. - The Good: First and foremost--the content of this little volume is profound and important. Don't let the following comments deter you from reading this book. Just be forewarned that this particular edition/format has some problems that made me find another source. Second--the Kindle format is a bonus. It makes it easy to quickly find those passages that need to be reviewed and reflected upon. It makes it simple to jot your own thoughts about the questions raised. It makes it a cinch to share. The Bad: Nevertheless, the formatting in the Kindle edition that I bought for three bucks has so many problems that I'm going to try and return it for a refund since there is a pdf available of the text. It is not so messed up that I can't read it, but it is messed up enough that I have to copy certain sections and paste them into Google to find out where sentences end, where commas or highlighting are omitted and where there are other strange goofs. Capitalization, for instance, is almost arbitrary: "The most determined effort which i know" or "dr i. A. Richards". The list includes chunks of misplaced text, and so on. The Final Analysis: In any format this book requires a slow read, so maybe it is just as well that the formatting is so messed up in this particular edition. It has made me read it even more slowly. Still, there is room for improvement, even for three bucks. Read it in this format or in some other format, but definitely give it a read and give it serious thought.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0060652942 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,436 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Christian Apologetics (Books) #85 in Inspirational Spirituality (Books) #190 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,098) |
| Dimensions  | 5.31 x 0.29 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | 31705th |
| ISBN-10  | 9780060652944 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0060652944 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 128 pages |
| Publication date  | March 20, 2001 |
| Publisher  | HarperOne |
| Reading age  | 18 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On First Things
*by J***I on November 26, 2004*

This was just really enjoyable to read. Quick, certainly, but, oh, such excellent writing! And even clearer philosophy. I feel I must approach the Master with great humility, for his style and thoughts are so much clearer than my own. What right have I to critique him? I'll do it anyway. This would be an excellent introductory book to a class on religions. Lewis displays a convincing argument for the existence of morality, using resources from many different traditions, not just his own Christian one. He is to be commended however for also stating his own tradition, that we might know his biases. (The only flaw is a lack of Islamic sources, perhaps because Lewis tended to know less about that particular religion than others.) It is hard to walk away from the book still convinced that there are no ethics, or that an aethitical system is possible. Those who have read other Lewis works will see echoes here, such as the essay On First Things from God in the Dock, That Hideous Strength, and the Magician's Nephew. Lewis uses his knowledge of literature to show us that morality is necessary if we are to speak realistically at all; that an amoral system of ethics is by nature moral; and that one absent of any morality at all is reduced simply to animal instincts. In this last unit, he preaches of the fear that science will reduce humanity into mere object, rather than into a glorious creation. In no way is this anti-scientific diatribe- but rather cautionary tale of the dangers of excess, if we continue in our current vein of thought. A couple flaws bring the book down. Early on, he takes a swipe at pacifism by implying that there is something wrong with those who argue that men are more righteous if they value peace over war. Happily, this is only momentary. And secondly, he consistently uses the word "man". Lewis is a product of his times, yes, but he also strongly argued against inclusive language or women in the pulpit, and his language reflects this. And so the book's title. As well as the use of the term "redskin" when referring to ancient Native American beliefs at the end of the book. Lewis is at his best when demolishing arguments, using the arguments of his opponents. He does this with tact and compassion, not even mentioning the opponents by name, and constantly complimenting on what they have said- but not being afraid to point out the great tragedy that would result if students of a particular "Little Green Book" were to take the authors seriously. If followed, we would lose something deep within us, the capacity to have passion, and enjoy life, out of which morality springs. For following the guidelines of the Little Green Book, we would no longer be able to say something was good in and of itself, but only that it felt good, as everything is now subjective. But there is an alternative, the Tao, the Way, which we find in all cultures everywhere, and in all religious traditions. The morality, as Lewis has said many times before in many other places, is basically the same in all religious systems; there is only the smallest of differences between them. And this morality is the guiding principle, or can be, or should be, for us all. It is inherent in our . . . very nature.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary book, but the formatting of the $3 edition I bought is flawed. I got a pdf instead.
*by H***H on April 28, 2020*

The Good: First and foremost--the content of this little volume is profound and important. Don't let the following comments deter you from reading this book. Just be forewarned that this particular edition/format has some problems that made me find another source. Second--the Kindle format is a bonus. It makes it easy to quickly find those passages that need to be reviewed and reflected upon. It makes it simple to jot your own thoughts about the questions raised. It makes it a cinch to share. The Bad: Nevertheless, the formatting in the Kindle edition that I bought for three bucks has so many problems that I'm going to try and return it for a refund since there is a pdf available of the text. It is not so messed up that I can't read it, but it is messed up enough that I have to copy certain sections and paste them into Google to find out where sentences end, where commas or highlighting are omitted and where there are other strange goofs. Capitalization, for instance, is almost arbitrary: "The most determined effort which i know" or "dr i. A. Richards". The list includes chunks of misplaced text, and so on. The Final Analysis: In any format this book requires a slow read, so maybe it is just as well that the formatting is so messed up in this particular edition. It has made me read it even more slowly. Still, there is room for improvement, even for three bucks. Read it in this format or in some other format, but definitely give it a read and give it serious thought.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good One, But Not One of Lewis' Best Religious Books
*by W***G on October 5, 2022*

I'm not the biggest C.S. Lewis fan in the world by far, but I loved his religious/theological books for a long time. (The Great Divorce is still insightful for me to think back on.) This book though is a short and to-the-point kind of treatise. It basically aims to show how and why moral relativism is (potentially) leading our societies down the wrong path. Lewis takes aim at a textbook for young boys, that conveys moral relativism and a flat affect. For someone like him, who saw his people fight the Germans not once but twice, and the second time almost lost, and lose liberty in the process, any sort of relativism was disgusting. It should be said that this book when compared to other Lewis classics is small. For that matter, it is mostly composed of quotes taken from the likes of the Roman Seneca and the Chinese Confucius, among others. If you are a guy or gal that likes a good quote, and you believe that moral relativism is a problem that really impacts your life, I'd say give this book a shot. If you really want theology or for your imagination to be taken for a wild ride, then please read The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, or Miracles. Those made me think.

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