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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.
Level up with OSI. It’s time to thrive.
Upcoming Courses
Romance in Art: What Paintings Can Show Us about Love
with Luc Travers
6 hours total | 4 sessions, beginning October 23, 2024
Learn about love from some of history’s most romance-focused artists.
Philosophy: Who Needs It Reading Group
with Angelica Walker-Werth
12 hours total | 8 sessions, beginning October 30, 2024
Deepen your understanding of principles for thinking clearly and living fully by critically examining Ayn Rand’s Philosophy: Who Needs It.
“Understanding Objectivism” Listening Group
with Martin Hooss
16.5 hours total | 11 sessions, beginning November 7, 2024
Fortify your understanding of Ayn Rand’s “philosophy for living” by grounding its key principles in perceptual reality through focused discussions of Leonard Peikoff’s course “Understanding Objectivism.”
Current Courses
Defenders of Capitalism
with Eric Daniels
9 hours total | 6 sessions, beginning October 14, 2024
Come deepen and refine your understanding of capitalism, become a more powerful advocate of freedom, and fight more effectively for a future of flourishing.
The Fountainhead Reading Group
with Martin Hooss
27 hours total | 18 sessions, beginning October 4, 2024
Join Martin—along with active-minded readers from all over the world—for fun and enlightening discussions, and pull every ounce of value from Ayn Rand’s classic novel, The Fountainhead.
The Virtue of Selfishness Reading Group
with Martin Hooss and Thomas Walker-Werth
9 hours total | 6 sessions, beginning September 10, 2024
“The purpose of morality,” wrote Ayn Rand, “is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live.” Is this true? If so, why? What does it mean for your life? And what does it mean for traditional morality?
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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].
