Throughout the novels The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis there is a common theme being developed in a similar way. The “inner circle” or select master’s have superior control therefore they are viewed as more important than and control the junior Fellows’ or people of a lesser class. Lewis believes in The Abolition of Man that respect to the Tao is crucial for the survival of mankind. Lewis goes on to explain that when there is no virtue or right from wrong, the selected master’s use their emotions to distinguish what is right. He goes on to say, “What we call Man’s power is, in reality, a power possessed by some men which they may, or may not, allow other men to profit by.” (Lewis 54). He believes that there have not been many occasions when people in power who reject traditional moral code go onto use their power for good. (Lewis 34). Additionally, Lewis seems to try and continue on his points made in the novel That Hideous Strength. Towards the beginning of the novel he states, “You would be absolutely wasted as Warden. That’s the job for Curry. He’ll do it very well. You want a man who loves business and wire-pulling for his own sake and doesn’t really ask what it’s all about…That’s what we want the College for: a drag net, a recruiting office.” (Lewis 38-39). Lewis wants to show that certain people listen blindly to others. A main theme in The Abolition of Man is having a desire to learn and not just make money or earn a higher position. This is why Lord Feverstone does not believe Mark is fit for the position. Lewis describes how the goal of man should be to learn for the better of life and to follow the Tao. Leaders can become very greedy if they do not follow the Tao. Lewis states, “Either we are rational spirit obliged for ever to obey the absolute values of the Tao, or else we are mere nature to be kneaded and cut into new shapes for the pleasures of masters who must, by hypothesis, have no motive but their own ‘natural impulses’.” (Lewis 73). Lewis seems to use the idea of not pursuing knowledge for personal benefit because this can lead to more problems. According to Lewis, developing the idea that obedience to the Tao and not material profit is not an slavery but necessary for all.