C. S. Lewis and the Christian Worldview

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Lewis's personal journey was a philosophical quest for an adequate worldview, yet existing literature on his Christian philosophy often focuses on specific topics rather than his overall perspective. In this work, Michael Peterson constructs a comprehensive framework for understanding Lewis's Christian worldview, covering his arguments related to reason, morality, and desire, as well as his concepts of Incarnation, Trinity, and Atonement. All worldviews tackle fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, human nature, and meaning. Peterson explores Lewis's Christian responses to these inquiries, engaging with various other worldviews. He emphasizes that the intellectual strength and existential relevance of Lewis's writings stem from his philosophical insight and his Christian orthodoxy, which he termed "mere Christianity." Peterson adeptly illustrates how Lewis's thought addresses significant issues faced by both believers and nonbelievers, including the problem of evil and suffering, religious diversity, meaning, prayer and providence, the relationship between science and religion, and the nature of humanity. Just as Lewis effectively communicated complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner, Peterson presents a major contribution to Lewis scholarship that appeals to both scholars and general readers alike.