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Romantic Music and Literary Inspiration
Gain a deeper appreciation of four major composers of the early Romantic era, and see how great literature can inspire musical masterpieces. In the process, you will attain a broader...
OSI Reading Group Ayn Rand’s The Romantic Manifesto
Is artistic taste entirely subjective? Is “to each his own” the only principle we can use when judging works of art? Absolutely not, said Ayn Rand—one of the most popular...
Ayn Rand Integrations: Aristotle, Locke, Reid, and Herbert
Deepen your understanding of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism by seeing how it integrates and contrasts with the ideas of four other titans of philosophy. Ayn Rand created an observation-based “philosophy for...
Six Perspectives on Writing in Defense of Liberty
Learn writing with Timothy Sandefur, Virginia Postrel, Deborah J. La Fetra, Donna G. Matias, Jon Miltimore, and Jon Hersey. Would you like to defend liberty with power and precision? Here’s...
OSI Reading Group The Fountainhead (2022)
Join Dr. Andrew Bernstein for The Fountainhead Reading Group, featuring weekly sessions of detailed analysis of Ayn Rand’s most inspiring novel. Architect Howard Roark wants to erect buildings “such as...
Teaching Objectivism with the Principle of Purpose (2022)
Learn to teach Ayn Rand’s philosophy by reference to the life-serving purpose of its elements—or, in Francisco d’Anconia’s words, the question “What for?”* The key to understanding Objectivism in a...
Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Philosophy for Loving Life (Fall 2021)
Learn the basic principles of Objectivism, with a special emphasis on Ayn Rand’s method of objectivity and how it can help you think more clearly, excel in life, and maximize...
How to Get More Enjoyment from Great Literature
Gain a deeper understanding of the elements of literature, and enjoy a richer appreciation of this vital art for the rest of your life. If you enjoy being transported into...
The Art of Finding and Creating Opportunity (November 1, 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. “Everything around you...
Workshop on Forbidden Facts
Join me for a workshop analyzing and evaluating my book in progress, “Forbidden Facts: Moral Truths Your Parents, Preachers, and Teachers Don’t Want You to Know.” This book is a...
The History and Philosophy of Liberty in America (September 2021)
Learn the ideas and events that gave rise to the freest country in history, why America was exceptional but is now in decline, and how to advance the ideas on...
Your Supersystem for Flourishing (September 2021)
Integrate principles of Objectivism with those of powerful self-development systems, and create your own personalized supersystem for success and happiness. Living the happiest, most-fulfilling life possible is a massively complex project....
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