Isn’t summer the perfect time to read a good book? We think so. That is why we at ARI have compiled a summer reading list with a selection of great books covering today’s important issues from a distinctly Objectivist perspective. These books address topics such as the inequality debate, the threat from Islamic totalitarianism, the state of American education and other significant issues.
ARI’s Objectivist summer conference is a once-a-year event where you can learn about Objectivism, connect with others influenced by Ayn Rand’s works and experience many aspects of the Objectivist movement. As a student at OCON 2016, you’ll discover a philosophical approach to understanding the power and application of ideas, both in your life and in the culture. You’ll build relationships with professionals and intellectuals eager to share the ideas behind their success. Even more, you’ll leave with new friendships and connections that continue far beyond the conference’s end. And you will have an opportunity to voice your ideas in discussions about what the future of the Objectivist movement should look like in order to best advance its inspiring pro-freedom message.
Every year, the Objectivist Summer Conference attracts people who are relatively new to Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. That’s why we’re offering an OCON 2016 introductory course tailored to newcomers who would like to learn more. The course, “An Orientation to Objectivism,” will address important aspects of the philosophy and its real world applications. Beginning with a session on Rand as both a novelist and philosopher, the course will explore the relation between Objectivism and religion, the implications of selfishness for our relations with others, the proper role of government and the nature of a rational foreign policy.
In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, originally airing on May 28, 2016, guest host Don Watkins examines an article in The Atlantic on the “scientific” case against free will.
Are you passionate about Ayn Rand’s ideas? Are you seriously considering a career as an intellectual activist? In this interview Elan Journo discusses ARI’s Junior Fellows Program, the benefits of the program for the junior fellow and ARI, the ideal candidate and more.
On May 6, 2016, David Rubin on Ora.TV’s The Rubin Report interviewed ARI’s executive director, Yaron Brook. In this extensive interview Dr. Brook discusses topics such as the life, works and philosophy of Ayn Rand, the failure of our public education system, the meaning of rational selfishness, the value of free trade and labor-saving machines and the cause of cronyism and government controls.
Next month, Onkar Ghate and Harry Binswanger will be participants in the annual conference of the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In addition to the variety of talks and panels on philosophy, policy and self-improvement that will be offered at Objectivist Summer Conference 2016, we’ve added a comprehensive course on esthetics which will help you learn how to find value in art.
