Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Objectivism vs. Kantianism in The Fountainhead
Andrew Bernstein February 20, 2012
Examines these opposing philosophies in the story, characters, and theme of Ayn Rand’s great novel.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Economics, Good Living
A Vital Truth for Valentine’s Day: Say’s Law and Romantic Love
Craig Biddle February 12, 2012
The realm of romance, like that of economics, is governed by Say’s Law. Supply constitutes demand. What you make of yourself (supply) is what you have to trade (demand).
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, History, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Interview with Cynthia Farahat on Growing Up in Egypt, Discovering Ayn Rand, and Fighting Islamists
Joshua Lipana February 10, 2012
Cynthia Farahat is an Egyptian political activist, writer and researcher. She co-founded the Liberal Egyptian Party (2006–2008) and served as a member of its political committee. In 2008-2009, she was program coordinator and program officer at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty in Cairo, a multi-national free market think tank.…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Have a Selfish Randsday!
Craig Biddle February 2, 2012
Randsday celebrates the birthday of the philosopher who codified the virtue of selfishness and made the moral argument for a free society.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
When Ayn Rand Meets Patrick Henry
Craig Biddle October 23, 2011
From tea partyers to conservatives to “liberals” to flea partyers—everyone has an opinion about what people and governments have a right to. “People have a right to keep what they earn”—“The government has a right to spread the wealth around”—“Women have a right to abortion”—“No they don’t”—“People have a right…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Education & Parenting
The Undercurrent: Spreading Ayn Rand's Ideas on College Campuses
TOS Admin August 27, 2011
Dear Potential Supporter, In his lecture at this summer’s Objectivist conference, Yaron Brook, President of the Ayn Rand Institute, reflected on the first 50 years of the Objectivist movement. During that session, Dr. Brook stated that if we are to succeed in changing the culture, "we need more than an…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
Ayn Rand’s Theory of Rights: The Moral Foundation of a Free Society
Craig Biddle August 20, 2011
Examines Ayn Rand's theory of rights in contrast to theories of God-given, government-granted, and "natural" rights.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
TOS's Week in Review for May 9, 2011
Craig Biddle May 9, 2011
Noteworthy news and opinion items from the week ending May 8, 2011 Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, the publication day of WiR has been changed from Sunday to Monday. One Islamist Fed to Sharks, a Few Islamist Regimes to Go The Keystone-Cops Administration Navy SEALs: Gods among Men The…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Altruism vs. America: Ayn Rand Solves the Problem
Craig Biddle May 5, 2011
Here's a video of the talk I recently gave at UW-Madison and U Minnesota. As is usually the case when I speak on college campuses, the active-minded students and their excellent questions left me optimistic about the future. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoLnjJuLME4
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Reviews
Review: Atlas Shrugged: Part I
C. A. Wolski February 20, 2011
C. A. Wolski reviews Atlas Shrugged: Part I, directed by Paul Johansson.