If you discovered Ayn Rand through her novels, you’re not alone. But many readers, in their effort to understand Rand’s philosophy, leave her novels behind—focusing solely on her nonfiction essays.
That’s a mistake.
Rand developed Objectivism as a means to the end of writing her novels. Her fiction is where her philosophy took form. And she regarded her novels, especially Atlas Shrugged, as the fullest expression of that philosophy. Understanding Objectivism therefore requires careful study of the stories, characters, and conflicts through which Rand originated it—stories which contain the richest treatment of many of Objectivism’s central principles.
This course is your invitation to do just that—to study Objectivism through the novels in which Rand created it.
In Part 1 of this guided exploration, you’ll deepen your understanding of Rand’s views on:
—and more.
Join us and see how Rand’s “projection of an ideal man” illuminates her “philosophy for living on earth.”
Course Format: This course features exclusive recorded lectures by Onkar Ghate, not available elsewhere, and live instruction with Ben Bayer.
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Expert content creators who develop the core course materials.
Onkar Ghate
Interactive session leaders for weekly live classes and Q&A
Ben Bayer
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Before starting this course, you must have read Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, We the Living, and Anthem. Firsthand knowledge of these works is assumed from the outset.
We offer foundational courses in Objectivism and objective communication each year, as well as courses in special topics such as epistemology, literature, business, and intellectual history.
