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FTNCI 096: Foundations for a Moral Culture
The New Intellectual Book Study met in 2022 and 2023 to discuss For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 37–57.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pg 10–23
Week 02 – pg 24–37
Week 03 – pg 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pg 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pg 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Weeks 01 – 05
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
List of Dates and Readings
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
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Video Version
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About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
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The New Intellectual Book Study met in 2022 and 2023 to discuss For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 37–57.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pg 10–23
Week 02 – pg 24–37
Week 03 – pg 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pg 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pg 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Weeks 01 – 05
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
List of Dates and Readings
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, get an invite to our monthly Patron Hangout.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand + get access to our exclusive training on getting started as a writer.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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