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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...
Contra Rep. Chip Roy, Rights Don’t Come from God
In a recent debate on Second Amendment rights in the House of Representatives, Representative Chip Roy gave an impassioned defense of Americans’ right to own weapons as a means to defend themselves against potential tyranny. Unfortunately, he made a crucial mistake.
Environmentalists Show Their Disregard for Human Life
Over the past week, environmentalist “protesters” affiliated with the “Insulate Britain” movement have twice blocked the M25, Britain’s busiest motorway. The reaction from the British police has been absurd. They’ve...
Rational Self-Interest vs. Religion in Latin America
I recently joined Ricardo Ibáñez on his podcast, “Ricardo’s Time” to discuss Ayn Rand’s morality of rational egoism and how it compares to religious morality. Our conversation focuses on the...
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....
How I Got Atlas Shrugged on The Great American Read
Happy Atlas Shrugged Day! In case you don’t know, we call it that because Ayn Rand began writing her magnum opus on September 2, 1946. Also, the novel’s story starts...
OSI, PragerU, and Sales of Atlas Shrugged
During the past six months, OSI has sponsored three PragerU videos, bringing Ayn Rand’s ideas to a large audience of active-minded young people. Those videos are: A Dialogue About God...
TOS-Con 2022—in the Arctic Circle?
Here’s what attendees have said about TOS-Con 2021: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing. “This conference was a rejuvenating and intellectually stimulating experience unlike anything I’ve ever encountered. If you told...
Objective Standard Institute’s Fabulous First Year
OSI has had a highly productive first year, full of achievements and extraordinary results. I’d like to share with you some highlights and our plans for the future. (You can...
Your Supersystem for Flourishing (June 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....
The Source and Value of Self-esteem
Having good self-esteem is essential to being happy with your life. How can you be happy if you don’t have a good opinion of yourself? But developing and maintaining high...
Your Supersystem for Flourishing (May 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....