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Philosophy for Life, Liberty, and Happiness
OSI’s courses teach you principles and practices for living the happiest life possible and defending freedom on solid ground. Here’s an indication of what participants say:
- “This course touched every intellectual aspect of my life.”
- “The idea of integrating Ayn Rand with self-development is brilliant. You’ve changed the whole playing field.”
- “I wasn’t sure what to expect . . . I was mind-blown.”
- “This course is a goldmine.”
- “I walked away smarter.”
- “I learned a systematic approach to writing that takes me purposefully step-by-step from possible topics to a final product.”
- “I never thought that a month later I’d end up with a published article!”
Check out OSI’s courses below, enroll today, and transform your life.
Level up with OSI. It’s time to thrive.
OSI’s 100% money-back guarantee: We’re so confident you’ll love our courses that we offer an unconditional money-back guarantee. If, for any reason, within 60 days of completing a course, you decide you’re not thrilled with what you learned, let us know and we will refund your enrollment fee in full.
Upcoming Courses
Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Philosophy for Loving Life
with Craig Biddle
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning May 6, 2021
Learn the principles of Objectivism and how they can help you think more clearly, excel in life, and maximize your happiness.
Henry Hazlitt Meets Ayn Rand: Economics and Objectivism, United for Freedom
with Raymond Niles
12 hours total | 8 sessions, beginning May 5, 2021
Integrate the basic principles of economics with those of Objectivism and become an intellectual powerhouse in the fight for freedom and capitalism.
Your Supersystem for Flourishing
with Robert Begley
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning May 4, 2021
Integrate principles of Objectivism with those of powerful self-development systems, and create your own personalized supersystem for success and happiness.
Current Courses
The Art of Finding and Creating Opportunity
with Hannah Frankman
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning April 6, 2021
Learn to see the world as an abundance of opportunity, build skills to capitalize on it, and develop your own roadmap for living the life you want.
Teaching Objectivism with the Principle of Purpose
with Craig Biddle
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning April 8, 2021
Learn to teach Ayn Rand’s philosophy by reference to the life-serving purpose of its various elements—or, in Francisco d’Anconia’s words, the “What for?”
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty
with Jon Hersey
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning April 7, 2021
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).
Past Courses
Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Philosophy for Loving Life (March 2021)
Advanced Writing Workshop: Lead People to Liberty (March 2021)
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty (March 2021)
Entrepreneurial Living: How to Profit in Business and Life
The History and Philosophy of Liberty in America
Henry Hazlitt Meets Ayn Rand: Economics and Objectivism, United for Freedom
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty (January 2021)
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty (November 2020)
Ayn Rand’s Place in the History of Philosophy
The Elements of Thinking in Principles
Your Supersystem for Flourishing (October 2020)
Advanced Writing Workshop: Lead People to Liberty (September 2020)
How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty (September 2020)
Thinking for Thriving (July 2020)
Your Supersystem for Flourishing (July 2020)
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.
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.
I have a question that's not answered here. Who can I contact?
If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ or course description, please email us at Team@ObjectiveStandard.org.
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