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.
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Onkar Ghate
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Mike Mazza
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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.
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.