If a war ever breaks out between North Korea and the United States, Americans will surely raise some serious questions about the morality of war. For example, do we have the right to bomb and kill innocent civilians? Even in a war of self-defense?
In celebration of the launch of The Atlas Project this week, we’ve put together a video highlighting some choice excerpts from the novel, with accompanying archival material. Please enjoy and share widely!
“In Equal Is Unfair, we champion the political equality supported by the Founding Fathers, and show how the fight against economic inequality threatens it,” said Don Watkins. “In this article, we are able to go much more deeply into the evolution of the concept of political equality, why it was such a profound achievement, and why it is at risk today.”
“For some readers of Atlas Shrugged, Francisco d’Anconia becomes and remains their top favorite character,” said Shoshana Milgram. “He is irresistible. He is relished for his wit, for his swagger, for his courage, for his elegance. From the standpoint of pure literary pleasure, why wouldn’t I wish to write about Francisco, first and foremost?”
Regardless of what course President Trump chooses in dealing with the threat from North Korea, there is an important lesson we can and should learn from this foreign policy disaster: appeasing our enemies is suicidal.
Interested in exploring Ayn Rand’s novels and ideas with like-minded students who share your interests? Start an Objectivist club on your college campus!
Yaron Brook's previous videos on The Rubin Report have garnered more than 300,000 views in the year they've been online. Now Brook has returned with a new interview, being released in parts beginning with "Morality, Religion and Free Speech."
