C.S. Lewis as Transformational Leader

The term leadership usually evokes images of great warriors, politicians, or social figures that saturate the pages of a history textbook. However, these are pre-conceived notions of the term. Leaders are those who exercise influence, be they soldiers, politicians, or even artists such as writers and musicians. One such leader is author and apologist C.S. Lewis. Lewis spoke to his generation (and many subsequent ones) in his texts. Through Lewis, many have achieved a greater understanding of literature, spirituality, and human nature. His words have, in essence, transformed the minds of readers. Transformational leadership is desired because it performs what is implied in its title: it transforms others. Transformational leaders increase both motivation and morality in their followers. They lead with conviction, ultimately empowering followers to become leaders. Bass (1985) posits that transformational leaders exhibit four qualities: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Upon exploring transformational leadership theory, it is evident that C.S. Lewis exhibits all four qualities of a transformational leader. Lewis has led many from the desert of spiritual ambiguity into a better understanding of God and of ourselves. His words still resonate in culture and demonstrate the lasting influence of his legacy

Review of C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law

A review of Justin Buckley Dyer and Micah J. Watson, C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law (New York, NY: Cambridge, 2016). ix+160 pages. $26.99. ISBN 9781107518971

Review of C. S. Lewis: An Apologist for Education

Review of Louis Markos, C. S. Lewis: An Apologist for Education (Camp Hill, Pennsylvania: Classical Academic Press, 2015). ix + 58 pages. $7.95. ISBN 9781600512629

Review of The Making of C. S. Lewis: From Atheist to Apologist

Crystal Hurd: Review of Harry Lee Poe, The Making of C. S. Lewis: From Atheist to Apologist (1918- 1945) (Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2021). 344 pages, including Notes and Index. $32.99. ISBN 9781433567834

An Imaginative Tale from the Father of C. S. Lewis

“The Story of a Half Sovereign” resembles traditional work of the late nineteenth century. It possesses a trace of its ancestors in echoes of Dickens, as well as some similarities to the genuine issues featured in the Irish courts during Albert’s tenure as solicitor. However, beyond its significance as a simple story, “The Story of a Half Sovereign” serves to demonstrate the political and spiritual climate in which Warren and Jack developed. Their father’s insistence on personal integrity and biblical morality, his early frustrations with privilege among the ruling class, and his conviction to perform his Christian duty were not lost on Albert’s sons

Review of Reflections from Plato’s Cave: Essays in Evangelistic Philosophy

Review of Donald T. Williams, Reflections from Plato’s Cave: Essays in Evangelistic Philosophy (Lynchburg, VA, 2012). 288 pages. $13.49. ISBN: 9780615589107

Review of C. S. Lewis and the Island of His Birth: The Places, the Stories, and the Inspiration

Review of Sandy Smith, C. S. Lewis and the Island of His Birth: The Places, the Stories, and the Inspiration (Belfast, 2013). 188 pages. $31.98. ISBN 9781908188458

MALEeldil and Mutual Society: A Modern Woman\u27s Defense of Jane Studdock

Over the past few decades, many scholars and casual readers have derided C.S. Lewis as a misogynist for the expulsion of Susan from Aslan\u27s Country. However, closer examinations of Lewis\u27s underlying philosophy and previous experiences with women lend us exceptional insight into his changing perspective as well as his portrayal of feminine characters. Written before his wildly popular The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis\u27s science fiction or Ransom trilogy provides a glimpse into his developing talents as a fiction writer but also provides crucial commentary on the gender issues plaguing the twentieth century. This paper will investigate, through his correspondence, fiction, and nonfiction, the origins of Lewis\u27s views on women and marriage in an attempt to redeem Lewis from the scathing sexist criticism he had previously received. Milton\u27s Hierarchical Conception will be discussed, as well as an evolution of the term Feminism. Finally, Jane Studdock, the flagrantly modern female from That Hideous Strength, will be juxtaposed with the tranquil, enigmatic Green Lady from Perelandra. Equipped with this information, we can better understand how Lewis crafted complex female characters and thus revere Jane Studdock to be thoroughly modern yet humbly obedient