What are the essential principles that give rise to and support a free society? This is the most pressing question mankind faces today, and its answer is the least understood. In this speech, delivered at Hungry Minds Speaker Series in Denver, CO, Craig Biddle argues that a free society depends…

The debate between Dinesh D’souza and Andrew Bernstein—on the question, “Christianity: Good or Bad for Mankind?”—takes place this Friday at 7:00 PM CST, in Hogg Auditorium, at University of Texas–Austin. Auditorium tickets and Livestream access can be purchased here. (Auditorium tickets are expected to sell out the night of the…

In this Q&A following his speech on "Religion vs. Morality" Andrew Bernstein fields questions about reason-based philosophies besides Objectivism (and Aristotelianism), the alleged decline of religion today, the dominance of German philosophy among American intellectuals, and the cause of America's march toward socialism. Be sure to get your tickets for…

Here's a video of Andrew Bernstein delivering his speech "Religion vs. Morality" at The Objective Standard's mini-conference in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bernstein will be debating Christian conservative Dinesh D'Souza on the subject of "Christianity: Good or Bad for Mankind?" on February 8 in Austin, TX. Be sure to purchase auditorium tickets in…

The Livestream option for viewing the debate between Dinesh D’Souza and Andrew Bernstein—Christianity: Good or Bad for Mankind?—is now available for purchase. This event, which will be held on February 8 at 7:00 PM CST in Austin, TX, will be the first time a major religious intellectual has debated a…

Craig Biddle fields questions on the ideas that undergird liberty, the morality of communes, and the prospect of defending liberty with "non-coercive altruism." http://www.youtube.com/embed/18YochP4wVg

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What to give friends this Christmas? “I read Ayn Rand’s fiction years ago and loved it, but I never thought her ideas applied to the real world. Last Christmas [a friend] gave me a subscription to TOS, and I can’t tell you how clarifying it has been. From privatizing education,…

The Winter issue of TOS is at press and will be mailed shortly. The e-book and audio versions will be posted by December 25 and 30 respectively. The Kindle edition will be delivered on December 30. The contents of the Winter issue are: FEATURES “The New Abolitionism: Why Education Emancipation…

Is Christianity the source of important truths, moral law, and man’s rights and thus profoundly good for mankind—or is it antithetical to all such values and thus profoundly bad? Christian conservative Dinesh D’Souza will argue that Christianity is good; Objectivist atheist Andrew Bernstein will argue the alternative. When: February 8,…

Interviews with five rising innovators in the field of private education, discussing their organizations, missions, philosophies, and offerings.

Prints of Ifat Glassman’s portrait of Ayn Rand (which adorns the cover of the Fall issue of TOS) are now available through Fine Art America. Prints start at just $89 and can be matted and framed to your specifications. Order one for yourself and several for Christmas presents, birthday presents, and…

The opening of Atlas Shrugged II in theaters this weekend is a great opportunity to introduce people toThe Objective Standard, the preeminent magazine written from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Toward that end, we've created a flier for printing and handing to moviegoers before and after the show.…

Last night Diana Hsieh of Philosophy in Action interviewed Craig Biddle about common mistakes people make in thinking about ethics. The full podcast of the hourlong interview is now available. Discussion encompassed "people's wrong ideas about ethics, including ethics of duty, pragmatism, religious ethics, [and] collectivism." For Biddle's systematic treatment…