Explore the philosophic foundations of Objectivism with faculty from the Ayn Rand Institute.
We’ll cover 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, the proper role of government, and 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.
Course Format: The course features exclusive recorded lectures by Onkar Ghate, not available anywhere else, followed by live classes with Mike Mazza.
Dr. Mazza is an associate fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. He specializes in the philosophy of science with a particular interest in causality. Dr. Mazza received his PhD in philosophy from Saint Louis University.
About ARI Live Courses
Ayn Rand described Objectivism as “a philosophy for living on earth.” This idea is at the heart of ARI Live Courses, which provide the world’s best courses in Objectivism taught by some of the world’s leading experts in Ayn Rand’s philosophy. Whether you’re relatively new to Ayn Rand or you’ve read and listened to everything, our live courses will take you to the next level to help you learn, live, and advocate Objectivism.
The Philosophy of Objectivism, Part I - Spring 2026