Lesson 1: Integrating Faith and Reason
1. C.S. Lewis' integration of faith and reason showcases compatibility.
2. Sigmund Freud's rejection of faith highlights incompatibility.
3. Understand how reason supports faith (Lewis).
4. Recognize how faith informs reason (Freud).
5. Balance intellectual inquiry with spiritual exploration.
Lesson 2: Understanding Human Nature
1. Lewis: humanity inherently good, capable of moral choice.
2. Freud: humanity inherently flawed, driven by unconscious desires.
3. Explore the interplay between nature and nurture.
4. Consider the role of free will and determinism.
5. Develop a nuanced understanding of human complexity.
Lesson 3: The Role of Love and Sex
1. Lewis: love and sex complementary, transcendent.
2. Freud: love and sex primarily biological drives.
3. Examine the intersection of love, sex, and relationships.
4. Discuss the impact of societal norms and expectations.
5. Embody healthy, respectful attitudes toward intimacy.
Lesson 4: Finding Meaning and Purpose
1. Lewis: meaning and purpose transcendent, rooted in faith.
2. Freud: meaning and purpose human-defined, subjective.
3. Investigate the sources of personal fulfillment.
4. Evaluate the significance of relationships and community.
5. Discover your values, passions, and life's purpose.
Lesson 5: Navigating Morality and Ethics
1. Lewis: objective morality, rooted in divine law.
2. Freud: subjective morality, shaped by societal norms.
3. Explore moral frameworks: deontological, consequentialist, virtue ethics.
4. Consider the role of personal responsibility and accountability.
5. Develop a personal moral compass.
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