Philosophy
Philosophy
Reason vs. Mysticism: Truth and Consequences
Craig Biddle November 26, 2021
Reason or mysticism: These are our basic alternatives. One leads to knowledge, production, trade, prosperity, and social harmony. The other leads to ignorance, destruction, plunder, poverty, and unspeakable cruelty.
Arts & Culture, Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Which Ayn Rand Novel to Read First
Jon Hersey November 26, 2021
Where in Rand’s corpus should a curious reader begin? As someone who’s read it all, I would say that, for most people, there’s no better place to start than with one of Rand’s major works of fiction—Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, We the Living, or Anthem—and I suspect Rand would agree.
Education & Parenting, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Why I Left America’s Failing Universities: An Interview with Carrie-Ann Biondi
Jon Hersey October 1, 2021
Carrie-Ann Biondi, a philosophy PhD and Aristotle scholar, taught in universities for twenty-five years, becoming associate professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. But in mid-2020, she jumped ship. Here, she shares why.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Rational Self-Interest vs. Religion in Latin America
Craig Biddle September 17, 2021
This podcast episode focuses on the value of Rand’s ideas to people from Latin America who were raised in religious families and environments. We discuss real-life problems associated with religion along with practical solutions provided by egoism to help people think more clearly and live wonderful lives.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Celebrating the Lives and Values of 9/11 Casualties
Joseph Kellard September 10, 2021
On 9/11, let’s remember not only the death-worshipping nature of the faith-driven creatures who planned and committed these atrocities but, more important, the life-loving nature of the rational people who lost their lives that day.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
The Spirit of Flight 93
Michael Cragin September 10, 2021
For anyone who values life and liberty, for anyone who prizes courage and clear thinking under extreme pressure, the spirit and actions of Flight 93’s passengers and crew that day are a fount of inspiration. These heroes forever deserve to be honored—and their courage emulated.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Ayn Rand’s American Morality
Craig Biddle August 25, 2021
Real Americans, genuine Americans—not those who merely live here, but individuals anywhere in the world who live the American way—are wonderful people. And they deserve a moral code that supports their wonderful way of life. That moral code is Ayn Rand’s Objectivist ethics.
History, Philosophy
The Evil of Judaism and the Goodness of Jews
Andrew Bernstein August 25, 2021
Jews have been irrationally blamed for many crimes. In reality, their “sin” was to birth the first faith-based, supernatural religion to deeply influence Western history.
Good Living, Philosophy
How to Think More Clearly—and Improve Your Life
Jon Hersey August 25, 2021
With this simple practice, you’ll achieve a new level of clarity, the positive effects of which will reverberate throughout your life.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Good Living, Philosophy
Adam Grant on Clear Thinking, Persuasive Writing, and Rational Self-Interest
Jon Hersey June 25, 2021
I recently spoke with bestselling author Adam Grant about his approach to writing, applying principles of persuasion from his book Think Again, and how some of his ideas relate to Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism.