New Ideal - Reason | Individualism | Capitalism
New Ideal - Reason | Individualism | Capitalism

Ayn Rand’s Radical Case for Abortion Rights

Ayn Rand’s support of abortion until birth derived from key principles of her radically unique philosophy.

Ben Bayer
September 9, 2019
14 min read
Je suis Charlie demonstration with signs

A Blind Spot Obscuring the Islamist Menace

Two incisive books correct a persistent blind spot that obscures the Islamist menace.

Elan Journo
October 23, 2019
14 min read
Polling place voting

Voting in the American System of Government

Although voting is one essential feature of our political system, it is not the essence of the American system, nor is it sufficient to make a government morally legitimate.

Gregory Salmieri
January 7, 2019
21 min read
Abraham about to murder his son Isaac because God told him to.

Finding Morality and Happiness Without God

Because reason is how we understand and deal with reality, a proper approach to morality will teach us how to follow reason on principle, without any concession to unexamined feelings or to faith. It will teach us what it means to be purposeful and. . .

Onkar Ghate
May 4, 2018
31 min read
Common Myths about Free Speech

Myth Busting Four False Free Speech Stances

“Words can never hurt me.” “We must be tolerant of all opinions.” “Facebook is censoring me!” We hear claims like these all the time, but are they true? Watch Steve Simpson and Tara Smith discuss and debunk these and other common myths about free. . .

Steve SimpsonAgustina Vergara Cid
August 13, 2018
2 min read
Lines of cars to get vaccine

The Unscientific, Un-American Ethics of Vaccine Distribution

It’s absurd to treat philosophers’ “intuitions” as standards for government distribution of the Covid vaccine.

Ben Bayer
April 14, 2021
12 min read

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AynRand.org is the official website of the Ayn Rand Institute, the source for information on the life, writings and work of novelist-philosopher Ayn Rand.

Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, ARI offers educational experiences, based on Ayn Rand’s books and ideas, for a variety of audiences, including students, educators, policymakers and lifelong learners. ARI also engages in research and advocacy efforts, applying Rand’s ideas to current issues and seeking to promote her philosophical principles of reason, rational self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism.

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