Tag: objectivism
What Can One Do?
August 7, 2024 | Post
One of Ayn Rand’s hidden gems might totally change your perspective! Dive into “What Can One Do?” and read inspiring answers from around the globe. From promoting Bitcoin to growing veggies, everyone can make a difference.
What I Learned in Nairobi
August 6, 2024 | Post
Discover what our story editor, Trevor Kraus, learned about Sheng, Kenyan culture, and the inspiring minds shaping the future of liberty.
Stop complaining, start building: why Ayn Rand is so popular among entrepreneurs and high achievers
March 29, 2024 | Post
For people of a certain mindset and ambition, Ayn Rand’s ideas serve as a beacon of empowerment, urging them to stop complaining and instead focus on what they can do to build their own destinies.
Let’s look at some of the reasons why entrepreneurs and high achievers are a particularly receptive audience to the ideas of Ayn Rand.
Five people influenced by Ayn Rand
March 20, 2024 | Post
Ayn Rand has inspired countless readers from various walks of life, including some you might have heard of.
Many notable people from fields as diverse as comic books, rock music, activism, and business have credited her as a significant influence.
Let’s look at five such individuals…
Anthem: a gateway to the genius of Ayn Rand
March 14, 2024 | Post
Today, 86 years on from its original publication, Anthem stands firm as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the eternal flame of individualism.
Three pro-liberty perspectives on war
October 31, 2023 | Post
War, a tragic yet perennial facet of human history, has long been a subject of intense debate. Many philosophers and political thinkers have grappled with the ethical, moral, and strategic implications of war. Within this nuanced landscape, the perspectives of three influential thinkers offer a fascinating contrast…
Socialism is immoral. This Soviet refugee tells us why
October 20, 2023 | Post
The most compelling case for why socialism is immoral comes from someone with first-hand experience. This is the story of a Soviet refugee, one whose experiences and insights lay bare a truth that challenges the very foundations of socialism.
7 controversial life lessons that shouldn’t be controversial
September 25, 2023 | Post
Intrigued about a fresh take on personal growth and self-discovery that emphasizes individualism, liberty, and rational self-interest? Let’s take a look at 7 controversial life lessons that really shouldn’t be controversial at all…
Five books to understand Objectivism
September 18, 2023 | Post
Whether you’re stepping into Rand’s world for the first time or revisiting these classics with fresh eyes, these books are your passport to exploring Objectivism and its profound implications for individual liberty, reason, and the pursuit of happiness.
The origins of libertarianism
August 3, 2023 | Post
Within the world of political spectrums, one ideology stands out for its axioms, principles, and ethics: libertarianism. It is a political philosophy based on the idea that the individual is the sole owner of oneself and therefore has the right to exercise their freedom without external interference, as long as it does not harm the freedom of others.
Who was Ayn Rand?
February 27, 2023 | Post
Ayn Rand, a celebrated author and philosopher, was one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Known for her bestselling novels, such as The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, Rand’s ideas have had a profound impact on the fields of politics, economics, and philosophy.
7 Ayn Rand quotes for living a fulfilling life
February 14, 2023 | Post
Central to Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism is the idea that each of us should hold our own personal happiness as our highest moral purpose. Here are a selection of Ayn Rand quotes for living a fulfilling life…
Happy Birthday Ayn Rand
February 2, 2023 | Post
Ayn Rand, one of the most influential pro-liberty minds of the 20th century, was born 118 years ago today. Considered to be a novelist and philosopher in equal measure, she promoted Objectivism, her philosophical system, through many works of both fiction and nonfiction.
Five myths about Ayn Rand and Objectivism
October 14, 2022 | Post
Objectivism is consistently mischaracterized and stereotyped in popular media, and is blamed as responsible for any right-leaning political development. Here are five common myths that you may have heard about Ayn Rand.
Aristotle v. Plato: How Their Ideas Shaped Rand, Kant and the World
September 15, 2022 | Video
In this video, Jon Hersey, managing editor of The Objective Standard, argues that four thinkers, Aristotle, Rand, Plato, and Kant, are the key to understanding some of history’s most brilliant eras — and its darkest — as well as the modern-day culture war that seemingly divides us so profoundly. Whose ideas, for example, dominated during […]
The History of the Philosophy of Objectivism
August 18, 2022 | Video
It was at the ripe-old age of 12 that Ayn Rand first heard the Communist principle that Man must exist for the sake of the state. That’s what started it all. Rand’s writing and her philosophy, Objectivism, were direct responses to that immoral idea — and they have touched hundreds of millions of lives. Rand’s […]
What makes Ayn Rand so significant
February 28, 2022 | Post
When we think of terms such as capitalism, individualism, or selfishness, one name comes to mind: Ayn Rand. But what makes Rand so significant?
How Ayn Rand inspired a Rock Album
October 28, 2021 | Video
In this video, you’ll learn about Objectivism: Rand’s philosophy of rights, man’s rational judgment, and unforced human action. (Learn more about Rand and Objectivism in our “Legends of Liberty” blog series: https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/legends-of-liberty-ayn-rand/.) You’ll hear Rush paying tribute to Rand through unique lyrics and dynamite rock and roll. You’ll even be introduced to Rush’s mastermind, Neil Peart, by the most unlikely of sources: Jack Black from School of Rock.
Objectivism: a philosophical defense of liberty
October 22, 2021 | Post
To make a coherent defense of liberty, it is important not to neglect the philosophical and moral considerations that underpin our individual rights.
Atlas Shrugged: a masterpiece with a lasting impact
October 10, 2021 | Post
Since its publication in 1957, Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged continues to have a lasting impact and remains a cornerstone of pro-liberty literature
Crony-in-Chief: Donald Trump epitomizes Ayn Rand’s “Aristocracy of Pull.”
February 2, 2017 | Post
A president who truly understood Rand’s philosophy would not be cozying up to Putin, bullying companies to keep manufacturing plants in the United States, or promising “insurance for everybody.”
Ayn Rand Seminar at ISFLC
February 2, 2016 | Post
If you’re interested in Ayn Rand’s writing and will be attending the International Students for Liberty Conference, come a day early and learn about Ayn Rand’s unique and integrated moral-philosophical argument and its connection to a free society. The seminar will examine three of her essays, “The Objectivist Ethics,” “Man’s Rights,” and “What Is Capitalism” […]
Do You Want to Live in the World of Atlas Shrugged?
February 2, 2016 | Post
Author Ayn Rand is one of the most divisive thinkers of the modern era, but does her work hint at themes that are common to most if not all of us? In honor of her birthday, take a moment to reflect on whether or not you would want to live in the world Rand created […]