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C. S. Lewis: An Apologist for Education
- Giants in the History of Education
- Narrated by: David Kemper
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Education & Learning
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Publisher's Summary
C. S. Lewis is widely recognized as one of the great apologists and writers of the 20th century. He is known for remarkable books such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain. Lewis also wrote two fiction series that have enjoyed an enduring popularity: The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy. In addition to all this, Lewis was a prescient observer of education and a thoughtful critic of modern educational theory and practice.
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