Christian Holmes- Space Trilogy 2

I thought that Lewis offered a very thought-provoking idea in his depiction of Weston's ability to argue, but perceived idiocy in all other ways. Lewis' use of narrative rationality is one of subtle transmission of ideas. Lewis rarely direct says his views outright, rather, he communicates them indirectly through the secondary platform of his own created narrative. A great example of this exists in the way Lewis portrays Weston. Lewis described Weston's use of theoretical arguments as brilliant and masterful. However, he also claims that Weston is moronic in almost every other venue of life. This is telling of how Lewis sees the topic of rationality and theoretics. Unlike many other philosophers who hold that truth exists in theoretical discussion and debate, Lewis seems to be conveying the idea that rationality is separate from other parts of life; that it does not largely impact the rest of reality. This relates back to discussions we had in class during our first few weeks in setting up the existential worldview promoted by more modern and post modern thinkers in relation to Being and rational thought.