The Reality of the Law - C.S. Lewis

According to C.S. Lewis, what is the "Law of Human Nature" or the "Moral Law"?

• The laws enforced by governments.

• The laws of physics and chemistry.

• A set of principles that govern human behavior.

• The laws of the natural world.

In the chapter, Lewis talks about the concept of "ought" and "is." What does he mean by this?

• The difference between what people should do and what they actually do.

• The contrast between physical laws and moral laws.

• The distinction between religious beliefs and scientific facts.

• The conflict between individual desires and societal norms.

According to the author, what are the two odd things about the human race?

• Their obsession with natural phenomenal consensus

• Their ability to create laws

• Their longing for perfection and their failure to achieve it

• Their connection to the animal kingdom

C.S. Lewis uses the example of stones and trees to illustrate that:

• Nature is imperfect

• Stones and trees can be blameless

• Stones and trees are indifferent to human opinions

• Imperfection has consequences

According to C.S. Lewis which things in nature do not behave as they should?

• Electrons and Neurons

• Trees and Rocks

• The law of "gravitation"

• Bears, I mean the capably armed people not helping other people being chased by bears.

What does the author mean by saying that the Law of Human Nature involves something "above and beyond the actual facts"?

• It is a matter of personal preference.

• It is a social construct.

• It goes beyond observable behavior and includes a sense of moral obligation.

• It is a purely theoretical concept.

The author argues that the explanation that decent conduct benefits the human race as a whole:

• Misses the point of the discussion about Right and Wrong.

• Provides a complete understanding of human behavior.

• Justifies selfish behavior.

• Resolves the mystery of morality.

What analogy does the author use to illustrate the pointlessness of the explanation or moral goodness on societal happiness?

• Playing football to score goals.

• Painting a masterpiece.

• Solving a mathematical equation.

• Building a bridge.

What is C.S.'s primary conclusion about the Law of Human Nature?

• It is a mere human invention.

• It is a social construct

• It is a subjective concept.

• It is a real, objective law that is not created by humans, but that presses on us.

How did the people in the opening video respond to what C.S. Lewis called "the Rule or Right or Wrong"