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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.

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Price

$1,500.00

Level

300

Timing

Q3

Format

Live

About this course

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.

Course Prerequisites

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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Instructors

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.

About Ayn Rand University​

Ayn Rand described Objectivism as “a philosophy for living on earth.” This idea is at the heart of the Ayn Rand University, an online school of philosophy whose mission is to educate our students about Objectivism and to provide them with the intellectual, career, and life guidance they need to flourish.
Ayn Rand University provides an online educational experience, giving you the flexibility to attend from anywhere in the world. Each quarter, you’ll take one or more courses that feature lectures, graded assignments, classroom discussion, and feedback from our expert faculty. You may also meet regularly with one of our mentors, who will work with you to help you reach your learning and career goals so you can achieve success in thought and action. Though our program is demanding, most students find that they can succeed by devoting about 10 hours a week to their studies. And while we strongly encourage live attendance, all of our classes are recorded so that you can conveniently fit our classes into your schedule.