Alright, here's an outline of C.S. Lewis's *The Abolition of Man* for Chapters 1 through 3:

What is the controversy introduced in Chapter 1 of The Abolition of Man?

A debate sparked by a school textbook analyzing a statement about a waterfall, claiming sublimity is a subjective feeling in the observer.

What fundamental error do the textbook authors commit according to C.S. Lewis?

They reduce all value judgments to subjective feelings and deny the existence of objective value, truth, and goodness.

What does C.S. Lewis refer to when he mentions the 'Tao' or 'Natural Law'?

The traditional view of value which recognizes an objective moral order and inherent values that are true regardless of individual feelings.

What is the significance of the 'chest' in Lewis's argument?

The 'chest' represents the intermediary between reason and appetite, embodying noble sentiments, courage, and the capacity for virtuous actions.

What warning does Lewis give regarding subjectivism?

He warns that subjectivism leads to a loss of moral authority and the erosion of society.

How does Lewis elaborate on the Tao in Chapter 2?

He emphasizes that the Tao represents a fundamental understanding of human nature and the universe, highlighting its universality and rationality.

What are examples of the principles of the Tao provided by Lewis?

Core moral principles such as the Law of Justice, Duties to Parents, and the Law of Good Faith and Veracity.

What does Lewis argue is the role of reason within the Tao?

Reason's role is to discover and understand the principles of the Tao, rather than to invent values.

What is the logical outcome of subjectivism according to Lewis in Chapter 3?

The 'abolition of man'; without objective values, there is no standard to judge human actions.

What critique does Lewis make about the idea of power related to the rejection of objective values?

He argues that rejecting the Tao does not grant power over nature but makes humanity mere manipulators lacking wisdom or goodness.

What does Lewis indicate about the future conditioning of generations influenced by subjectivism?

Those who deny objective values will condition future generations to adopt their subjective preferences as if they were objective truths.

What is the risk associated with the 'conditioners' in Lewis's argument?

The conditioners are subject to the same subjectivism they promote and have no real basis for their authority.

What does Lewis conclude about humanity's nature with the rejection of objective values?

It leads to a diminished humanity without the capacity for genuine love, justice, or virtue, driven solely by instinct and manipulated by power.