Philosophy For Flourishing

Ayn Rand said that man is a “being of self-made soul.” In the new year, what will you do to build your moral character?

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“Purpose, Value Hierarchies, and Happiness” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2014/05/purpose-value-hierarchies-happiness/

“Benjamin Franklin: The Enlightenment Personified” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/04/benjamin-franklin-the-enlightenment-personified/

Policy proposals of all sorts depend on both moral and economic arguments, yet some claim that these disciplines should not—or cannot—be integrated. Raymond Niles begs to differ.

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“Henry Hazlitt Meets Ayn Rand: Economics and Objectivism, United for Freedom,” a course with Raymond Niles: https://objectivestandard.org/product/henry-hazlitt-meets-ayn-rand-economics-and-objectivism-united-for-freedom

“Henry Hazlitt in One Lesson” by Tom Malone: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/04/henry-hazlitt-in-one-lesson/

“Who Is Ayn Rand?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/who-is-ayn-rand/

“Ayn Rand’s Theory of Rights: The Moral Foundation of a Free Society” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2011/08/ayn-rand-theory-rights/

Why is knowing history vital to living a flourishing life today? What is the proper approach to studying it, and what are the most important events and ideas to understand? Learn more in this wide-ranging discussion with Eric Daniels, assistant director of Clemson University’s Institute for the Study of Capitalism.

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“The History and Philosophy of Liberty in America,” a course with Eric Daniels: https://objectivestandard.org/product/the-history-and-philosophy-of-liberty-in-america

Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism: http://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/index.html

Christmas is a celebration of the rational, selfish desire to make your own life great, which includes spreading joy among those you value.

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“For the Love of Christmas” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2015/12/for-the-love-of-christmas/

“A Life-Enhancing Lesson from Dickens’s Christmas Carol” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/12/a-life-enhancing-lesson-from-dickenss-christmas-carol/

“Reclaiming Spirituality for Lovers of Life” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2016/07/reclaiming-spirituality-for-lovers-of-life/

“A Dozen Christmas Gift Suggestions for Fans of Ayn Rand” by Timothy Sandefur: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/12/a-dozen-christmas-gift-suggestions-for-fans-of-ayn-rand/

“More Gift Ideas for Fans of Ayn Rand” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/12/more-gift-ideas-for-fans-of-ayn-rand/

From everyone at Objective Standard Institute to everyone who works to create the values on which human life and happiness depend: Thank you.

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“Happy Thanksgiving from The Objective Standard?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2012/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-the-objective-standard/

“Don’t Say Grace, Say Justice” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2011/11/dont-say-grace/

Some proponents of freedom base their political positions in what they call “the presumption of liberty.” But opponents of freedom easily undercut this with their own moral presumption: “the presumption of altruism.”

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“Liberty: What Is It? Why Is It Good? On What Does It Depend?” by Carl Barney and Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/02/liberty-what-is-it-why-is-it-good-on-what-does-it-depend-2/

“The Creed of Sacrifice vs. The Land of Liberty” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2009/08/creed-of-sacrifice-vs-land-of-liberty/

“The Passion of Socialists” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/07/the-passion-of-socialists/

“John Locke: The Father of Liberalism” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/08/john-locke-the-father-of-liberalism/

Do you want to become a better thinker, a more persuasive writer, and an effective advocate of liberty? Here are some basic principles and resources for defending liberty in a clear and compelling way.

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“How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty” with Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/product/how-to-write-powerfully-in-defense-of-liberty-november-2020

“Liberty: What Is It? Why Is It Good? On What Does It Depend?” by Carl Barney and Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/02/liberty-what-is-it-why-is-it-good-on-what-does-it-depend-2/

“Here’s What’s Wrong with Ayn Rand’s Philosophy” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/02/heres-whats-wrong-ayn-rands-philosophy/

“Want to Live among Heroes?” by Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/blog/want-to-live-among-heroes

“Defining a Future to Fight For” by Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/blog/defining-a-future-to-fight-for

Recently, a friend asked me, “If philosophers have been trying to resolve fundamental questions for centuries and have come up short, why do you think Ayn Rand got so much right?” This is a helpful question because it focuses our attention on the difference(s) that set Objectivism apart from other philosophies. 

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“Who Is Ayn Rand?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/who-is-ayn-rand/

“What Is Objectivism?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/what-is-objectivism/

“Here’s What’s Wrong with Ayn Rand’s Philosophy” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/02/heres-whats-wrong-ayn-rands-philosophy/

“The Beauty of Ayn Rand’s Ethics” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2010/12/the-beauty-of-ayn-rands-ethics/

Praxis and Crash founder Isaac Morehouse discusses the gulf between the needs of employers and the abilities of entry-level applicants—and how to bridge that gap without spending four-plus years and tens of thousands of dollars on college.

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Making good decisions can be tough, and for some of us, making certain decisions can feel like torture. Here are some ideas for more easily distinguishing what options will best serve your life.

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“Purpose, Value Hierarchies, and Happiness” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2014/05/purpose-value-hierarchies-happiness/

Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/35Filfi

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://amzn.to/2RzrCx4

Rational Egoism: The Morality for Human Flourishing by Craig Biddle: https://amzn.to/3iCCXsj

The Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/3k5B4V5