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Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing
OSI’s courses teach you principles and practices for living the happiest life possible and defending freedom on solid ground.
Check out OSI’s courses below, enroll today, and transform your life.
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Upcoming Courses
Secular Spirituality: Principles and Practices for a More Meaningful Life
with Dr. Carrie-Ann Biondi
6 hours total | 4 sessions
Learn the secular meaning of spirituality along with corresponding ideas and practices for filling your life with purpose, meaning, and joy.
Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand Reading Group
with Jon Hersey
21 hours total | 14 sessions
Deepen your understanding of Ayn Rand’s life-serving philosophy by studying Dr. Leonard Peikoff’s systematic presentation alongside other active-minded readers.
The Heavens and How We Know What We Know
with Joseph Tabenkin
12 hours total | 8 sessions
Learn how thinkers across centuries came to understand the movements of planets, moons, and stars—and thereby gain a deeper understanding of what it means to know.
How to Get More out of Great Movies, Take 2
with Andrew Bernstein
9 hours total | 6 sessions
Enhance your ability to understand and enjoy films by sharpening your skills in analyzing characters, plot, and acting.
Current Courses
Atlas Shrugged Reading Group
with Angelica Walker-Werth
Explore one of the most philosophically rich novels ever written and expand your knowledge of rational, life-serving ideas.
Ayn Rand Integrations: Cicero, Paine, Bastiat, Maslow
with multiple instructors
6 hours total | 4 sessions
Deepen your understanding of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism by seeing how it integrates and contrasts with the ideas of four other world-changing thinkers.
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty
with Thomas Walker-Werth
6 hours total | 4 sessions
Learn a step-by-step method for writing clear, compelling articles in defense of freedom (and for getting published in outlets such as The Objective Standard).
Atlas Shrugged Reading Group
with Angelica Walker-Werth
beginning September 13, 2023
Explore one of the most philosophically rich novels ever written and expand your knowledge of rational, life-serving ideas.
Ayn Rand Integrations: Cicero, Paine, Bastiat, Maslow
with multiple instructors
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning November 13, 2023
Deepen your understanding of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism by seeing how it integrates and contrasts with the ideas of four other world-changing thinkers.
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty
with Thomas Walker-Werth
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning November 21, 2023
Learn a step-by-step method for writing clear, compelling articles in defense of freedom (and for getting published in outlets such as The Objective Standard).
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Courses FAQ
How do the courses work?
OSI courses are live, interactive, and discussion-driven, so enrollment is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
Courses are held on Zoom, and sessions are recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. You can download Zoom for free here.
Courses vary in length. And some involve homework. Please see the specific course pages for details.
Course handouts and supplementary materials are delivered via email (please register with an active email address). Participants have access to an exclusive OSI Courses group on Facebook.
How do the courses work?
OSI courses are live, interactive, and discussion-driven, so enrollment is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
Courses are held on Zoom, and sessions are recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. You can download Zoom for free here.
Courses vary in length. And some involve homework. Please see the specific course pages for details.
Course handouts and supplementary materials are delivered via email (please register with an active email address). Participants have access to an exclusive OSI Courses group on Facebook.
What is Zoom? How do I download it?
Zoom is a free video-conferencing app that we use to conduct our courses. You can download it here.
What happens if I miss a session?
Sessions are video recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. That said, we highly recommend attending each live session so that you can ask questions and engage with your instructor(s) and other participants.
If you do miss a session, we recommend that you watch the recording before attending the next session.
Who is eligible for an OSI course scholarship? And how do the scholarships work?
Anyone aged 29 or younger may apply for an OSI scholarship to cover the full cost of a course. For information on how the scholarships work, please visit our Scholarships page.
Can I view your past courses?
You can see our past courses here.
I have a question that's not answered here. Whom can I contact?
If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ or course description, please email us at [email protected].