The Philosophy of Objectivism, Part II – Summer 2026

Price

$499.00

Duration

10 weeks

Begins

July 2026

Live Class Time

1.5 hours/week, time TBD

Take Your Understanding of Objectivism to New Heights

Unlock the power of Objectivism to transform your thinking and life.

This course builds on the foundation laid in Part 1, continuing the survey of Objectivism as an integrated philosophical system.

Its goal is to help you learn how to better understand and “chew” various principles of Objectivism and philosophical issues more generally. We will focus on some of the key principles of Objectivism, especially in ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. And we will consider a bit of what Objectivism teaches about proper philosophical methodology.

A goal of the course is to reach a better grasp of the meaning of and interrelationships among some of Objectivism’s key principles, which will enable one to better apply the philosophy in one’s thinking and life.

Course Format: This course features recorded lectures by Onkar Ghate not available elsewhere, and live instruction with Mike Mazza.

Start Dates

Choose the semester that fits your schedule at checkout.

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

Recorded lectures by

Expert content creators who develop the core course materials.

Onkar Ghate

Onkar Ghate

Dr. Ghate is senior fellow, chief philosophy officer, and a board member of the Ayn Rand Institute. He specializes in Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism, and is ARI’s senior instructor and editor. He publishes and lectures on Rand’s philosophy and fiction, including application of Objectivism to cultural issues. He holds a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Calgary.

Live instruction by

Interactive session leaders for weekly live classes and Q&A

Mike Mazza

Mike Mazza

Dr. Mazza is an associate fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. He specializes in the philosophy of science with a particular interest in causality. Dr. Mazza received his PhD in philosophy from Saint Louis University.

ARI Live Courses are for avocational and professional development purposes. They are not licensed and not accredited.

What's Included

Prerequisites​

As Part II builds on earlier content, you must have completed Part I of this course. Exceptions may be made if you have taken equivalent courses in the Objectivism that cover the foundations of its ethics and its practical relevance in life.

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