Understanding Rights
Here’s an episode of Under Standing about the source and nature of rights. Enjoy!
Craig Biddle Jul 19, 2024
Philosophy
Loving Your Life: A Framework for Flourishing | Craig Biddle
Craig Biddle published his first LevelUp 2024 talk on his YouTube channel!
Ayn Rand and Adam Smith: Differences that Make a Difference
Jon Hersey will clarify the difference between Adam Smith's and Ayn Rand's defense of freedom at LevelUp 2024.
Ely Lassman’s Video Series on Rational, Practical Philosophy
Ely Lassman has launched a video series on YouTube, discussing philosophic issues from an Objectivist perspective. I encourage you to check it out and subscribe to his channel.
The History of Philosophy as a Tool for Flourishing
Ely Lassman will survey key issues in the history of philosophy, discussing how his life and happiness have improved dramatically by studying it—and how yours can, too.
Contra Rep. Chip Roy, Rights Don’t Come from God
In a recent debate on Second Amendment rights in the House of Representatives, Representative Chip Roy gave an impassioned defense of Americans’ right to own weapons as a means to defend themselves against potential tyranny. Unfortunately, he made a crucial mistake.
Environmentalists Show Their Disregard for Human Life
Over the past week, environmentalist “protesters” affiliated with the “Insulate Britain” movement have twice blocked the M25, Britain’s busiest motorway. The reaction from the British police has been absurd. They’ve given these rights violators multiple polite...
Rational Self-Interest vs. Religion in Latin America
I recently joined Ricardo Ibáñez on his podcast, “Ricardo’s Time” to discuss Ayn Rand’s morality of rational egoism and how it compares to religious morality. Our conversation focuses on the value of Rand’s ideas to people from Latin America who were raised in...
How I Got Atlas Shrugged on The Great American Read
Happy Atlas Shrugged Day! In case you don't know, we call it that because Ayn Rand began writing her magnum opus on September 2, 1946. Also, the novel’s story starts on September 2 and pivotal events take place on that day of the year throughout the epic. This year...