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Philosophy: Who Needs It Reading Group (2024)

Deepen your understanding of principles for thinking clearly and living fully by critically examining Ayn Rand’s Philosophy: Who Needs It. What is the nature of the world in which we...

Objectivism and Leadership

by Craig BiddlePhilosophy

Oct 21, 2024

Here’s a wide-ranging conversation I had with the good people at the Institute for Leadership Training, in Brazil.

Defenders of Capitalism

How can we create a world of immense wealth and prosperity? A world where individuals are fully free to produce and trade, and to pursue happiness as they see fit?...

The Fountainhead Reading Group (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.

Conceptual Fallacies and How to Avoid Them

by Craig BiddlePhilosophy

Oct 3, 2024

Logical fallacies are not the only errors that retard thinking.

Learn the Best Ideas For Advancing Capitalism

by Jackson UpmannPolitics & Liberty

Sep 18, 2024

In Defenders of Capitalism, Eric Daniels, assistant director of the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism, will present key ideas and arguments of the best pro-capitalist thinkers.

“The Fountainhead” Reading Group

by Jackson UpmannArt & Culture

Sep 17, 2024

Architect Howard Roark wants to erect buildings “such as had never stood on the face of the earth.” But his innovative approach sparks resentment and resistance. Even the woman he...

The Virtue of Selfishness Reading Group (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?

The Art of Nonfiction Workshop: Learn to Write More Clearly and Persuasively (2024)

Improve your writing with principles from Ayn Rand. “I don’t need outlines—I write best when I’m free from constraints.” “I can’t cut any of this material—it’s all essential.” “I need...

Learn the Morality for Loving Life

by Jackson UpmannPhilosophy

Aug 19, 2024

Deep dive into the ground-breaking essays of The Virtue of Selfishness and level up with the morality for loving life.

The Power and Community of LevelUp

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

May 31, 2024

What’s so special about these events? They’re about taking your life and happiness seriously. And the attendees are people who take these values seriously.

Excel in Life. Fight for Liberty. Here’s How…

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncements

May 1, 2024

LevelUp is about principles and practices for excelling in life and fighting for liberty. Join us. Level up in life and liberty. You’re worth it.