Perspectives on Pedagogy | 2025

Ayn Rand’s philosophy is a powerful framework for educators. This seminar is a deep dive into what she said directly about education, which includes both profound critiques of the status quo and positive conceptions of how to support developing minds. The discussion will include a special emphasis on relating Rand’s ideas to the history and present state of the field. About half the course will be on “The Comprachicos”, the remainder will be on “Art and Moral Treason” and Rand’s thoughts on Montessori education. Class discussion will include comments on the history and present state of education from the instructor.

Ayn Rand’s philosophy is a powerful framework for educators. This seminar is a deep dive into what she said directly about education, which includes both profound critiques of the status quo and positive conceptions of how to support developing minds. The discussion will include a special emphasis on relating Rand’s ideas to the history and present state of the field.

About half the course will be on “The Comprachicos”, the remainder will be on “Art and Moral Treason” and Rand’s thoughts on Montessori education. Class discussion will include comments on the history and present state of education from the instructor.

Prerequisites or Corequisites: 300-level courses require that a student has completed the “16-Week Objectivism Seminar” or the “Intensive Seminar on Objectivism”.

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Level: 300       Start Date: April 9, 2025        Live Class: Wednesdays, 1-3 pm PT        Quarter: Q3


Instructor(s):
Matt Bateman (m.s.bateman@gmail.com)
Syllabus: Click here

 

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    Matt Bateman
    Matt Bateman
    Matt Bateman is a philosopher who has worked in Montessori education for the past ten years. He received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, and was a cofounder of Higher Ground Education, the largest Montessori school network in the world. He is currently writing a book on education.

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