Craig Biddle's Articles
Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Alex Epstein Leaves MA Attorney General Maura Healey Naked With A Gun
Craig Biddle June 17, 2016
Alex Epstein’s responses to an illegitimate subpoena from Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey left her naked with a gun.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Dave Rubin and the Return of Classical Liberalism
Craig Biddle June 10, 2016
The Rubin Report, hosted by Dave Rubin, is dedicated to applying reason to the big questions of the day. This is classical liberalism.
Politics & Rights
Hillary, Johnson, and Trump, Oh My!
Craig Biddle June 9, 2016
Which candidate, if any, should advocates of liberty support in the 2016 presidential election: Hillary, Johnson, Trump, someone else?
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Economics, Education & Parenting
A Report on “Capitalism: Unlocking Human Potential”
Craig Biddle June 2, 2016
The 2016 FEE-CISC conference, Capitalism: Unlocking Human Potential, involved 80 students thinking, questioning, integrating for four days.
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2016
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Craig Biddle introduces the Summer 2016 issues of The Objective Standard.
Arts & Culture, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Robin Field on Objectivism and the Performing Arts
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Robin Field discusses his decades in the performing arts, Objectivism, how Ayn Rand literally saved his life, Reason in Rhyme, and what he’s up to today.
Science & Technology
Alex Epstein on How to Improve Your World
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Alex Epstein discusses his methods for success in changing people’s minds and improving the world, and offers practical advice for others with this aim.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
TOS and the Division of Labor
Craig Biddle May 14, 2016
In our division-of-labor society, TOS specializes in fighting for your values, but we can continue doing so only with your financial support.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, History, Philosophy
How Conservatives Begat Trump, and What to Do About It
Craig Biddle May 14, 2016
Shows how conservative leaders’ evasions caused the political ascent of Donald Trump, and indicates what must be done to save America.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Education & Parenting
The Times Smiles and Sneers at Carl Barney, Ayn Rand, and Private Colleges
Craig Biddle May 13, 2016
A New York Times article discusses Carl Barney, his appreciation for Ayn Rand, and his business and philanthropic ventures—with a twist.
Philosophy
Religion, a “Sophie’s Choice,” and an Easy Choice
Craig Biddle May 7, 2016
Causes for despair in America, from our grim presidential alternatives to contempt for free speech, are largely a consequence of religion.
Arts & Culture, Science & Technology
The Land of Giants is “A Poem for the Eyes”
Craig Biddle April 26, 2016
The Land of Giants is a proposal by Choi+Shine Architects to transform mundane electrical pylons into statues of men and women.
Politics & Rights
Is Ted Cruz’s Position on Abortion the Least Bad Since Barry Goldwater?
Craig Biddle April 23, 2016
Although Ted Cruz’s position on abortion is far from the ideal, it is less bad than practically any candidate since Barry Goldwater.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
“Ayn Rand Said” Is Not an Argument
Craig Biddle April 22, 2016
Ayn Rand fans occasionally argue as if she is the final authority, but she is not—and such secondhandedness is dangerous, cult-like behavior.
Science & Technology
Alex Epstein on How Fossil Fuels Make the Environment Cleaner and Safer
Craig Biddle April 21, 2016
Alex Epstein explains why fossil fuels are the key to clean water and air, clean cities and homes, safety from catastrophic climate change.