Betsy Speicher, Author at The Objective Standard

About Betsy Speicher

Betsy Speicher is the author of The WHYS Way to Success and Happiness, which presents philosophy in the form of a practical how-to book. Her articles on philosophy, psychology, and education have appeared in popular magazines and professional journals. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in philosophy and a Wharton School minor in finance, she became a software designer and project manager building custom computer systems for dozens of large corporations.

Betsy Speicher's Articles

Arts & Culture, Biographies

Leroy Anderson’s Joyful American Music

Betsy Speicher November 26, 2021

Many Leroy Anderson compositions, written more than half a century ago, have become an enduring part of both American concert and popular music. His works are joyful and have a distinctive American flavor.

Arts & Culture, History

John Lautner and Real Architecture

Betsy Speicher April 5, 2018

Frank Lloyd Wright called him “the world’s second-best architect.” His spectacular homes have been the settings for commercials, Vogue fashion spreads, and dozens of movies. Most people have seen his astonishing work, but very few know his name.

Arts & Culture

Alma Deutscher the First

Betsy Speicher December 29, 2017

Conductor Zubin Mehta has called Alma Deutscher one of the world’s greatest musical talents. Indeed, she is that and much more.

Philosophy

The WHYS Way to Understand Causes

Betsy Speicher March 21, 2016

Comprises chapters 3, 4, and 5 of The WHYS Way to Success and Happiness, a book about how the question “why?” is the key to good thinking and good living.