Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Egoism, Benevolence, and Generosity
Craig Biddle May 21, 2017
Although benevolence and generosity are not universally life-serving and thus are not moral virtues per se, they can be, and often are, profoundly selfish.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Ben Shapiro Denies and Affirms the Law of Identity
Craig Biddle May 1, 2017
Ben Shapiro claims that all philosophic foundations are subjective, but, in action, he reaffirms the objectivity of some.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Why the Prager-Shermer Debate Will Go Essentially Nowhere
Craig Biddle April 18, 2017
Dennis Prager and Michael Shermer’s discussion about secular, objective morality is unlikely to make significant headway. Here’s why.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Adam Smith Institute’s Eamonn Butler Extols Ayn Rand
Craig Biddle April 5, 2017
Three cheers to Dr. Butler and the Adam Smith Institute for writing and publishing an important article on Ayn Rand and her ideas.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Education & Parenting
Ayn Rand Included on A-Level Curriculum in UK
Craig Biddle March 28, 2017
The 2017 curriculum for A-Level Politics, taught in secondary and pre-university schools in the UK, will include Ayn Rand and her ideas.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
A Graphic Novel based on Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged
Craig Biddle March 9, 2017
Bosch Fawstin and Amy Peikoff are co-authoring a three-part graphic novel based on Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Ayn Rand Contra Nietzsche
John Ridpath February 21, 2017
Systematically addresses and refutes claims to the effect that Ayn Rand’s philosophy is somehow an offshoot of Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
CEO Jim Brown’s Vision for the Ayn Rand Institute
Craig Biddle February 20, 2017
Jim Brown, the new CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute, discusses his vision for the organization, and his aim to build a healthy, cohesive Objectivist community.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Why Treat Yourself to Something Special on Randsday?
Craig Biddle February 2, 2017
If, as Ayn Rand held, selfishness is a virtue, shouldn’t you be selfish every day? Why do something special or extraordinary on Randsday?
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Jim Brown is the New CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute
Craig Biddle January 5, 2017
Jim Brown has been selected as the new CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute. This is excellent news. Congratulations to Mr. Brown and ARI.