This series of seminars offers an opportunity to explore the philosophic foundations of Objectivism with faculty from the Ayn Rand Institute. Starting May 17th with Aaron Smith and Sam Weaver, students will be discussing Objectivism’s view of the nature and importance of philosophy after watching a lecture by Dr. Onkar Ghate — a lecture previously available only to students of ARI’s advanced training courses (ARU). Subsequent sessions examine key elements of the philosophy, including Objectivism’s metaphysical foundations, its view of man’s life as the moral standard, the nature of moral virtue and happiness, and the principles concerning the proper role of government. The final session focuses on what one can do to uphold and advance better ideas in today’s culture. Throughout, we will emphasize both the theoretical framework of Objectivism and its practical relevance.
