In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer, Mike Mazza and Agustina Vergara Cid discuss answers to questions about Objectivism submitted by Objectivist Academic Center students and the audience. Among the. . .
Agustina Vergara CidHow Ayn Rand Ignites Appreciation of Capitalism
Discover the essence of Ayn Rand’s case for capitalism in my conversation with coeditors and contributors to Foundations of a Free Society: Reflections on Ayn Rand’s Political Philosophy.
Elan JournoWhat to Expect from an America Without God
In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss whether Americans are dropping religion or are simply substituting one set of dogmas for another. Among the topics covered: What recent polls say. . .
Tom BowdenGhate Disentangles Confusions over Free Speech, Social Media
Only governments can censor, but the shifting forms of government threat can make it hard to know exactly what’s happening.
‘Environmental Humanism’: Cure for ‘Environmental Alarmism’?
In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Keith Lockitch discuss the emergent idea of “environmental humanism” advanced by thinkers such as Steven Pinker and Michael Shellenberger. Among the topics covered: How. . .
Capitalists Demolish Socialists in Debate on Systems’ Morality
This riveting debate on capitalism versus socialism exposes the warring moral principles at stake. It’s as timely and illuminating today as it was in 1984.
Bayer to Speak at Upcoming Academic Philosophy Events
Ben Bayer, an ARI fellow and instructor, will deliver papers about Ayn Rand’s ideas at two upcoming online conferences.
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The Unscientific, Un-American Ethics of Vaccine Distribution
It’s absurd to treat philosophers’ “intuitions” as standards for government distribution of the Covid vaccine.
