Mere Humanity: G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien on the Human Condition

Williams delves into the writings of G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien for answers about the purpose of man and his life on earth. "What is man?" "What is the purpose of this life on earth?" Philosophers have listed these as two of the most important questions that must be asked by everyone in the quest to become a complete human being. In Mere Humanity, poet, scholar, and teacher Donald T. Williams digs into the treasured writings of G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien in search of those answers regarding the human condition. "The study of literature is essential to a full and rich life, particularly a full and rich Christian life," Williams writes. "Literature enlarges our world of experience to include both more of the physical world and things not yet imagined, giving the actual world a new dimension of depth." - Back cover. Prelude : The body human Introduction : Is man a myth? Interlude : Apologia Chesterton and the everlasting man Interlude : Here's the marvel C.S. Lewis and the abolition of man Interlude : Proposed J.R.R. Tolkien : humanity and faerie Interlude : A parable for demythologizers The abolition of Hnau Interlude : Earth The abolition of talking beasts Interlude : Commentary, Genesis 2:19, No. 1 The everlasting Hobbit Interlude : Commentary, Genesis 2:19, No. 2 Conclusion Interlude : The saints believe what every lover knows Appendix A : Stories and stock responses Interlude : The logic of postmodernism Appendix B : The great divide Postlude : The quest motif List of works consulted "Philosophers have listed these as two of the most important questions that must be asked by everyone in the quest to become a complete human being. In Mere Humanity, poet, scholar, and teacher Donald T. Williams digs into the treasured writings of G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien in search of those answers regarding the human condition."--Page 4 of cover John Kramp says leadership is like a train, and his years spent planting new churches support that notion. In On Track Leadership, his unique engine-to-caboose management model addresses what leaders actually do -- vision casting, team building, communication, motivation/correction, and celebration -- and gives them the steam they need to always succeed

Philosophers list “What is man?” and “What is the purpose of life on this earth?” as two of the most important questions that must be asked by everyone in the quest to become a complete human being. Mere Humanity digs into the treasured writings of Chesterton, Lewis, and Tolkien for the answers.