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The Objective Standard (TOS) is the preeminent source for commentary from an Objectivist perspective, Objectivism being Ayn Rand's philosophy of reason, egoism, and capitalism. It offers in-depth articles on philosophy, politics, education, history, self-improvement, and the arts; reviews of books, movies, and television shows; and interviews with intellectuals, activists, and politicians.
The Objective Standard
5d ago
I was delighted to see that Alex O’Connor recently debated Sam Harris about whether ethics is objective and, if so, on what grounds.
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1w ago
The story of Governor Ron DeSantis’s prolonged battle against Disney’s legal independence has shown that many conservatives will choose egalitarianism over freedom when they find it politically expedient.
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The Objective Standard
2w ago
The first comprehensive book on the Japanese war crimes trial, Judgment at Tokyo is an exceptional feat of political, legal, and historical scholarship.
The post <em>Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia</em> by Gary J. Bass appeared first on The Objective Standard ..read more
The Objective Standard
3w ago
The Biden administration is heralding a new demon-haunted world in which the backward mysticism of a handful of tribes is injected into nearly every federal agency and, thereby, all of our lives. Let’s not tolerate a slide back into the Dark Ages.
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The Objective Standard
3w ago
LevelUp 2024 is just around the corner (June 19–22)—and if you register now you’ll save 40% with April Ascent pricing.
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The Objective Standard
1M ago
Ivan Ko fled Hong Kong following China’s imposition of the national security law. Now he's working to create a new city with the goal of preserving and developing Hong Kong’s freedom-loving culture away from the influence of the Chinese Communist Party.
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1M ago
If we can’t support and defend the ideals of classical liberalism, we will lose them, one and all. Hence this vital discussion at LevelUp 2024 (Atlanta, GA, June 19–22).
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The Objective Standard
1M ago
The success of many of today's popular musical artists evinces a broad cultural trend: the triumph of defeat—that is, the near-universal acceptance that we are but confused and helpless creatures.
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The Objective Standard
1M ago
Carl Barney’s book-in-progress, “The Happiness Experiment,” explains his general approach to achieving success and happiness. And his talk at LevelUp 2024 (Atlanta, GA, June 19–22) will present a strategy he calls “Happiness Planning.”
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The Objective Standard
2M ago
Whatever supports and furthers human life is morally good. Capitalism is the system that, from every standpoint and perspective, preeminently supports human life.
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