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C. S. Lewis, 2002.
This paper is a critique of C. S. Lewis.
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of C. S. Lewis. The author shows how C. S. Lewis took the everyday questions about religion and faith, tackling them head-on. It is illustrated with various examples how Lewis was a Christian writer who was deeply influenced by the teachings of God and His Scripture, although Lewis's views differ greatly from the fundamentalist view of scripture.
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"CS Lewis was born, in 1898, in Belfast, Ireland. He was educated at various schools throughout England (Hooper, 1996). In 1914, he began studying Latin, Greek, French, German and Italian and later moved to Oxford. His education was disrupted by the first World War but within two years, he resumed his studies.
In 1924, Lewis became a teacher of Literature and Language at Magdalen College in Oxford, where he remained until 1954. During this time, he wrote the majority of his work. Lewis later moved to Cambridge where he spent the rest of his life teaching Medieval and Renaissance Literature."
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"The Abolition of Man" by C.S. Lewis, 2002.
A review "The Abolition of Man" by C.S. Lewis which reflects on society and nature and the challenges of how best to educate our children.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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"The Abolition of Man" is a defense of Natural Law (Morality). C.S. Lewis argues that we need as a society to underpin reading and writing with lessons on morality and in the process both educate and re-educate ourselves. This paper analyzes his arguments and discusses whether people should live according to their inert feeling that allows them to distinguish between right or wrong or solely by morals.
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"In the first essay of The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis argues that young people should not have their feelings severed. They should be able to coexist with their emotions. He believes that children need to have a foundation of sensitivity so they know right from wrong. The heart harbors sensitivity and the head is charge of justness. The head should overrule what is in the heart if necessary, but the feeling should still exist. Men are created without chests. They are told that they should have motivation and drive. They should achieve in business. They should be powerful rulers, yet they have no hearts."
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Imaginary Worlds in C.S. Lewis' Stories, 2005.
A look at how author C.S. Lewis drew analogies between the imaginary world and the real world in his stories.
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes stories by C.S. Lewis and looks at how they challenge the reader to make sense of the secondary worlds and to imagine themselves in the place of the heroes and heroines who populate those worlds. The paper explains that, in his stories, Lewis supplies the imagination with information that the reader uses to distinguish what is true in the primary world from what is not in the secondary world.
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"In Prince Caspian, Lewis uses the metaphor of faith as seeing and the mystery that faith in the primary world is able to apprehend. The characters, Prince Caspian and Lucy Pevensie stand out as characters whose faith in the figure of Aslan is severely tested. Each rises courageously to the occasion and as a result serves all of Narnia. Lewis depicts the final fulfillment of faith and courage in the seventh concluding book of the Narnia series, The Last Battle. In this book, wickedness conspires against the primary world values of goodness and wins the struggle, and all of the heroes and heroines of Narnia end up on the other side of death in a better world. They have passed beyond the "Shadow-lands" where it is always "the morning" (The Last Battle 228)."
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Charity in "The Four Loves", by C.S. Lewis, 2002.
A paper which discusses the most important form of love - charity - in C.S. Lewis' book "The Four Loves".
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper shows that associations among the characters of Perelandra, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in C.S. Lewis' "The Four Loves" reveal the qualities of primary three kinds of love, namely: erotic love, affection, and friendship. It discusses how the author, however, overwhelms and outshines these three forms by a superior form of love, charity. This is the fourth form of love described by Lewis for being the fountainhead of all loves. The paper shows that in the opinion Lewis, all other forms of love take their origin from charity. It shows how this fact is also obvious in the story that it is not easy to classify the kind of love that exists between two entities - it can even be the case that two or more kinds of love be present in one association simultaneously.
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"Ransom's desperation to contact was the culmination of the instinctive desire of making friends in human beings. Though this desire is deeply-rooted in the usual familiarity of all individuals in the world, it is not a 'must'. C.S. Lewis illustrates friendship in The Four Loves as a simulated need and states, "We can live and breed without friendship." (The Four Loves, p.58). Ransom's distraction towards friendship was a 'need-love' case that is profound in humans. Lewis says in relation to this 'need' component of human liking, "Our craving for the affection of others." (The Four Loves, p.39)."
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Pain as Represented in the Works of C. S. Lewis and David Morris, 2002.
This essay explores how the issue of pain is reflected in the writings of C.S Lewis and David Morris.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 14.95
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This essay explores the works of David Morris and C. S. Lewis and how each believes that pain contributes to spirituality and faith. Particularly, the paper explores the texts "The Culture of Pain" (Morris) and "A Grief Observed" (Lewis). The author of the paper discusses how pain was treated in the past via religion as "visionary" and how it is treated these days as first crippling, then visionary. The paper shows that Morris believes pain can be visionary-hence his term "visionary pain" while Lewis believes pain is the instrument not of a cosmic Sadist, but a cosmic Healer.
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"The pain C. S. Lewis describes feeling after the death of his wife in A Grief Observed is-at least initially-radically different than the pain David Morris describes in the chapter six, "Visionary pain and the politics of suffering," in his book The Culture of Pain. The design of this essay is to explore these two authors, uncovering how each believes pain contributes to spirituality and faith."
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C.S. Lewis and the Church, 2001.
An examination of C.S. Lewis's continuing and evolving relationship with the Christian church.
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This essay details the personal journey C.S. Lewis embarked on with the Christian church. There are many references taken from his published works regarding his belief on faith and prayer and the need for personal development both within a congregation and outside the church. The main examination of this essay, however, focuses on Lewis's opinion of the church as an institution and whether such an institution is conducive to the development of a personal relationship with God.
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"Clive Staples Lewis has become known as one of contemporary society's most distinguished Christian authors. Lewis emphasised the continuing Christian experience in almost all of his books, whether they be fictitious in nature, such as The Screwtape Letters, or autobiographical, such as Surprised By Joy. Despite an early intolerance for the Church because of its institutionalised nature, Lewis stressed in his later works the importance of attending Church as a part of the Christian experience. Therefore, although he believed the Church had problems as an institution, he believed that it was still an important vehicle for experiencing the mystical side of religion and coming into contact with God."
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C. S. Lewis' "Miracles", 2006.
A response to a reading of C. S. Lewis' book, "Miracles".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes C. S. Lewis' book, "Miracles". The paper contends that, although highly readable for a text of its kind, "Miracles" is not an easy or facile read. Rather, it poses many questions that are difficult to reason through even when following Lewis' reasoning process. The paper also maintains that, because this book is based on unfinished research and because it lays the pathway for following historical proofs rather than arguing them, it does not always present any clear conclusions.
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"C. S. Lewis was a prolific Christian writer. He is perhaps best known for his series of books included in "The Chronicles of Narnia". His reach extends far beyond that of those books, however. The book "Miracles" is a good demonstration of why his work is so popular, even many years after his death. Although the book is a deep discussion of many philosophical ideas, it remains highly readable for someone who enjoys such topics. Lewis does not use what has now become the traditional warm and fuzzy "feel good" method of discussion that so many books use today. Instead, his work uses logical arguments to explain his perspective on the topic of miraculous works."
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C.S. Lewis, 2002.
An overview of the life and works of C.S. Lewis - 20th century religious writer.
1,879 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This research paper reviews the teachings of Lewis, as reflected in his work and shows how they were largely influenced by his experiences throughout his life. Initially, major events and experiences in Lewis's life are discussed. In order to demonstrate the thesis of the paper, some of the primary teachings of Lewis are reviewed and discussed in relation to the experiences and events within his life.
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"C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was born in Belfast, Ireland, the younger of two sons; he was named Clive Staples Lewis. Born into a family of book lovers, Lewis spent may hours in his childhood and adolescence reading, entering into the world of authors such as Conan Doyle, E. Nesbit, Mark Twain, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Olsen, 2000). As reported by Olsen, after his older brother for boarding school in 1905, Lewis became increasingly reclusive, devoting more of his time to reading as well as exploring an imaginary world of "dressed animals" and "knights in armor." In 1908, only three months prior to his birthday, Lewis's mother died from cancer which served to drive him further into his solitary world (Olsen, 2000). According to Olsen, Lewis's father never recovered from the loss of his wife, creating a widening sense of estrangement between Lewis and his father."
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C.S. Lewis' "The Four Loves", 2002.
This paper presents a critical review of C.S. Lewis' work on the various forms of love.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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The paper begins by listing Lewis' four types of love - affection, friendship, romantic love and charity, and by emphasizing that no form of natural love can outlive charity (Agape), the love that comes from God as divine. It outlines the main theme of the book and distinguishes between these forms of love using quotes from the book to illustrate its points. Next the paper turns to the philosophy of divine love (love from God) - a form different to all other types of love. It explores why it is the most important form of love for the spiritual development of an individual. It looks at the love relationship between God and man, elucidating how a healthy relationship involves need on the part of humans; and explains how a relationship with God, not based on need, could be perilous.
Table of Contents
The Theme
Distinguishing the Forms of Love
The Philosophy of Divine Love
The Element of Need
A Human's Love for God without Need
Conclusion
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"The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis focuses to develop the reader's comprehension of the various forms of love. Explaining from the biblical, as well as the modern perspective, Lewis enlightens that there are four forms of love: affection, friendship, romantic love and charity. In Greek, the affection between people and for things is called Storge; fraternal love and friendship is known as Phileo; Eros is the name given to romantic or sexual love; and charity or the love of God, in its divinity is termed Agape. With straightforwardness and cordiality, C.S. Lewis elucidates the ambiguity in one of the most shared and influential experience of human relationships. Lewis emphasizes that no form of natural love can outlive without Agape, the love that comes from God as divine."
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C and C++, 2004.
An examination of the methods that C and C++ programming languages use and how they can be implemented.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of the C and C++ programming languages. Specifically, it discusses some common applications of the language. C, and its derivative, C++, two of the most commonly-used programming languages in the world. They are versatile, easy to work with, and help the programmer create complicated yet functional programs for the end-user.
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"The C programming language was developed for large-scale applications, and it is still used extensively in the UNIX environment. It is also heavily utilized in computer games. Initially, C was developed to program and organize the UNIX operating system in the 1970s. As the language evolved, it was used (and still is used) extensively to program personal computers (PCs), and develop programs for them. Originally, C was developed for use in applications that had little space for memory. C uses very little memory, and so it was perfect for these applications. As one expert writes about the language, "Yet it was designed to allow programmers to do heavy-duty 'systems' programming, working on such basic software plumbing as operating systems, compilers, and the like" (Lohr 79). Many experts have compared C to FORTRAN, because it opened up a whole wealth of applications in higher-level languages. FORTRAN gave the programmer the opportunity to program larger machines with bigger programs, especially in engineering and scientific applications."
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Case Study: C and C Grocery Stores, 2005.
This paper analyzes the case study in which the struggles of a company known as C and C Grocery Stores are exposed as being the product of poor organization.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 22.95
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This paper reviews a proposal, tabled by a university group brought in as consultants, and suggests that while their plan has merits, it is not without drawbacks. The author evaluates the proposals for organizational change put forward by the university team, critically assess these proposals and suggest possible alternatives and the possible benefits/consequences of those alternatives. The paper concludes that talented store managers must be given the opportunity to adapt to local conditions.
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"The difficulties confronting C and C Grocery Stores are significant, but not insuperable. The writer of this paper, acting as an outside advisor brought in to assist the struggling chain during a time of crisis, will explore the case of C and C Grocery Stores, review the proposals for organizational change put forward by the university team, critically assess those proposals, and suggest possible alternatives - and the possible benefits/consequences of those alternatives."
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"Chronicles of Narnia", 2005.
A look at the theme of choice in C. S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia."
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses the choices people make that runs throughout the series of C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia." It looks at Narnia as a land of possibilities and discusses the consequences of the choices characters make.
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"When C S Lewis first wrote about Narnia in The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe he introduced the world to a land full of possibilities. It was also a world where the consequences of choices made by ..."
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Children's Voices in Literature, 2008.
A look at three children's books: E. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner", and C.S. Lewis' "The Magician's Nephew" and how they reflect children of that period.
2,656 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper looks at children's literature in Great Britain in the first half of the 20th century and considers whether children's books of that time gave access to the voices of children of that time. The books consulted are E.E. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner", and C.S. Lewis's "The Magician's Nephew". In conclusion, the author of this paper states that even in books written about children and for children, children seem to be all but mute due partly to the various agendas of their authors.
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"The first half of the 20th century was a dynamic and volatile time historically for Great Britain, given that during this time Great Britain played a primary role in two world wars, and also that - at the time - it was the most dominant nation in the world, with a huge colonial empire that spanned the globe. By the end of this period, Great Britain had begun to be eclipsed by the USA, as the USA leveraged its scientific and military might to gain global ascendancy. Also during this period began the huge changes associated with decolonization, as nation after nation claimed independence. This of course had a massive impact on Great Britain, as her colonial possessions were part of what made the British nation rich, powerful and strong. All in all, it was a time in which British power and control was slipping away. Yet at the same time, many Brits still retained a self-image of themselves as rulers of the world, and assumed that British standards of morality, decency and behaviors were universally valid (Cannon). This self-image, as we shall see, comes through more clearly in children's books than do the authentic voices of children."
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"Shadowlands", 2004.
A discussion of the play, "Shadowlands", as a true representation of the life of author C. S. Lewis.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines the play, "Shadowlands", the story of C. S. Lewis's tragic late-life marriage to the American poetess, Joy Davidson Gresham. It looks at how there have been, to date, three different versions: a BBC TV play; a stage play; and a movie. It attempts to analyze whether these versions can be considered true representations of his life.
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"A question asked by many today, including myself, did C.S. Lewis really lose his faith after the death of his wife? Some people got this idea from 'Shadowlands", but it is not true, as Lewis's autobiographical book" a Grief Observed" makes lain. He did go through a period of questioning God's goodness, but this seems to have lasted for only a few hours. ('A Grief Observed" contains a few pages in which Lewis speculates that God might be wicked, followed by the line ' I wrote that last night. It was a yell rather that a thought.') One of Lewis's best Christian books-'Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer'- was written in the last years of his life, after Joy had died."
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