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The Morality of Capitalism, Part II – Summer 2026

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Price

$499.00

Duration

8 weeks

Begins

July 2026

Live Class Time

2 hours/week, time TBD
This course builds on the foundation laid in Part 1, continuing the study of the philosophy, history, and economics of capitalism.

Above all, students examine the debate over capitalism’s morality—from opponents like Marx to alleged champions like Hayek. And they’ll see how Objectivism’s unique understanding and philosophical defense of capitalism cements it as the only moral social system.

Acknowledgement: This course was made possible by a gift from the Snider Foundation.

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Syllabus

Week 1: The philosophy of work and philosophy at work

Week 2: Choosing a career path 1

Week 3: Choosing a career path 2

Week 4: Career skills 1

Week 5: Career skills 2

Week 6: Developing a career vision and strategy 1

Week 7: Developing a career vision and strategy 2

Week 8: Final thoughts and open Q&A

How it Works

Attend Weekly Optional Live Classes

Join live online classes and participate in the discussion.

Recordings Provided

Can’t join the live class? Watch all classes anywhere, anytime.

Submit Optional Assignments

Submit assignments for feedback from expert faculty—or simply enjoy the content and discussions for personal enrichment.

Coaching Support

All courses include access to top-notch coaches, who help you set goals, stay on track, and apply what you’re learning to career or intellectual pursuits.

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Your Instructors

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Interactive session leaders for weekly live classes and Q&A

Don Watkins

Don Watkins

Mr. Watkins is vice president of fundraising and marketing at the Ayn Rand Institute. He is the best-selling author of books such as Equal Is Unfair (co-authored with Yaron Brook) and, most recently, Effective Egoism.
Yaron Brook

Yaron Brook

Dr. Brook is chairman of the board of the Ayn Rand Institute. He is co-author, with Don Watkins, of In Pursuit of Wealth (2017), of Equal Is Unfair (2016), and of the national bestseller Free Market Revolution (2012). He is the host of The Yaron Brook Show on YouTube.

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What's Included

  • Weekly live sessions via Zoom
  • Live class recordings
  • Optional graded assignments
  • 1:1 coaching support

Prerequisites​

Students must have completed The Morality of Capitalism, Part I.

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