C.S. Lewis introduces the concept of the 'Law of Human Nature,' a universal standard of right and wrong that all humans inherently recognize. This law is evident in the way people argue and make excuses for their behavior, indicating an underlying agreement on moral standards. Lewis argues that this moral law is not a social construct or a product of human instinct but a real, objective standard that transcends individual preferences. He states, 'Quarreling means trying to show that the other man is in the wrong. And there would be no sense in trying to do that unless you and he had some sort of agreement as to what Right and Wrong are.' This idea is illustrated through everyday examples of people appealing to fairness and justice, suggesting an innate understanding of moral principles. | C.S. Lewis | Mere Christianity

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The Law of Human Nature

C.S. Lewis introduces the concept of the 'Law of Human Nature,' a universal standard of right and wrong that all humans inherently recognize. This law is evident in the way people argue and make excuses for their behavior, indicating an underlying agreement on moral standards. Lewis argues that this moral law is not a social construct or a product of human instinct but a real, objective standard that transcends individual preferences. He states, 'Quarreling means trying to show that the other man is in the wrong. And there would be no sense in trying to do that unless you and he had some sort of agreement as to what Right and Wrong are.' This idea is illustrated through everyday examples of people appealing to fairness and justice, suggesting an innate understanding of moral principles.

-- C.S. Lewis