The dangers of reducing humanity to mere objects from "summary" of The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis
In the world we live in, there exists a grave danger, a danger that threatens the very essence of humanity itself. This danger lies in the tendency of some to reduce human beings to mere objects, to strip them of their inherent dignity and worth. When humanity is treated as nothing more than objects to be manipulated and controlled, we lose sight of what it truly means to be human. We lose sight of the qualities that make us unique and valuable. To reduce humanity to mere objects is to deny the fundamental truth that we are beings endowed with reason and conscience. It is to overlook the fact that we are capable of making moral judgments and acting with compassion and empathy. When we treat others as objects, we fail to recognize their humanity, their capacity for love and kindness. We fail to acknowledge the richness and complexity of human experience. When we reduce humanity to mere objects, we also run the risk of devaluing human life itself. By treating others as things to be used and discarded at will, we open the door to all manner of atrocities and injus...
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