Category Archives: Objectivism
Libertarianism vs. Radical Capitalism
Libertarianism, writes David Boaz, “is the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.” Libertarians defend each person’s right to life, liberty, Continue reading Libertarianism vs. Radical Capitalism
Monopolies are Impossible in a Truly Free Market – Audio Book Segment
The “Alt-Right” is Against Individual Rights and Liberty: It is Leftist
Please, for the love of liberty, do not accept the claim that the so-called “alt-right” is part of the right or that the right must atone for the evils of this allegedly “new” movement. The “alt-right” is not part of Continue reading The “Alt-Right” is Against Individual Rights and Liberty: It is Leftist
Spock’s Illogic: “The Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few” – The Objective Standard
With this week’s DVD release of Star Trek into Darkness, now is a good time to evaluate or reevaluate the oft-stated Star Trek claim, “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” (or “the one”). This claim is made in Continue reading Spock’s Illogic: “The Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few” – The Objective Standard
“The Courage to Face a Lifetime”: On the Enduring Appeal of Ayn Rand’s Philosophy » IAI TV
Over thirty million copies of English-language editions of Ayn Rand’s books have been sold since the 1940s, with many more in dozens of other languages, and sales have not slowed down [1]. This article’s sub-title captures the heart of why her Continue reading “The Courage to Face a Lifetime”: On the Enduring Appeal of Ayn Rand’s Philosophy » IAI TV