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How to Be an Earthly Idealist by Don Watkins
November 07, 2023

Many are attracted to Objectivism for its idealism. But they often struggle to successfully use Objectivism as a guide for living on earth, and experience its ideals as a source of frustration, confus

The Ontological Argument for the Existence of God by Robert Mayhew
November 03, 2023

Anselm of Canterbury (11th century) was the first to present the ontological argument, purporting to demonstrate Gods existence through a mere analysis of the definition of God. Aquinas rejected the

Moral Cognition: Telling Right from Wrong by Gregory Salmieri
October 31, 2023

What is the relationship between abstract moral principles (such as those that make up the Objectivist ethics) and the ability of people who do not (yet) grasp these principles to tell right from wron

Justice, Moral Judgment, and the Danger of Psychologizing by Onkar Ghate
October 27, 2023

Ayn Rands novels and nonfiction essays contain a wealth of material on the psychological dimensions of philosophical ideas and principles. But in one of those essays she also cautions about the dange

The Left’s Long War on Israel by Nikos Sotirakopoulos
October 24, 2023

When it comes to Israels mortal enemies, the usual suspects are Arab authoritarian regimes, Iran, and the antisemitic far right. And yet, some of the most dangerous wannabe-destroyers of Israel have

Living Objectively – Integrating Objectivity Into Your Every Day by Tara Smith
October 13, 2023

Objectivity isnt simply a tool for concept-formation or analyzing arguments. Objectivity affects how you treat your friends, how you do your work, how you set your goals. This lecture probes objectiv

How Objectivism Can Fuel Your Happiness by Tal Tsfany
August 25, 2023

Objectivism is a philosophy for living on earth. Happily. In this talk, ARI CEO Tal Tsfany will share concepts and actionable practices for leveraging Objectivism toward achieving the state of conscio

Inside ARU: Philosophy and Work with Keith Schacht
August 14, 2023

Ayn Rand University is an online school of philosophy whose mission is to educate our students about Rands philosophy of Objectivism and to provide them with the intellectual, career and life guidanc

Inside ARU: Philosophy and Work with Yaron Brook
August 11, 2023

Ayn Rand University is an online school of philosophy whose mission is to educate our students about Rands philosophy of Objectivism and to provide them with the intellectual, career and life guidanc

The Immorality of the U.S. Immigration System by Agustina Vergara Cid
August 04, 2023

Opponents of immigration often say those who want to come to America should get in line and follow the law. But the U.S. immigration system sets legal immigrants up for failure, and penalizes the be