Philosophy For Flourishing: Recent Episodes
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Philosophy for Flourishing, a podcast of OSI, explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Jon Hersey and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.
Mitchell Broderick and Tim Chermak join me to discuss their new company and how they’re using it to both promote rational philosophy and upend an industry.
This show is all about principles and practices for living the best, most fulfilling life possible, so in this episode, I figured I’d dig into the ideas of a thinker who identified a novel approach to philosophy, the goal of which is to help people flourish. That philosopher is Ayn Rand, and her Objectivist ethics begins with observations of the facts of human life (and life in general) to define a reality-based approach to living one’s best life. Enjoy! And as always, leave me your questions in the comments section—I’m happy to try to answer them.
During WWII, while American forces battled dictatorial regimes overseas, three writers back home were unleashing a full-scale assault on the ideas at the very base of tyranny. Isabel Paterson’s The God of the Machine, Rose Wilder Lane’s The Discovery of Freedom, and Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, all published in 1943, launched the modern American liberty movement. These women, once described as “the three furies of modern libertarianism,” have been the subjects of separate biographies. But Freedom’s Furies by Timothy Sandefur is the first book-length exploration of their relationships and the context surrounding their 1943 books. On February 2—Rand’s birthday—Sandefur I discussed his book and the enduring importance of these three authors.
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Philosopher, author, and teacher Dr. Andrew Bernstein joins Jon to discuss the abysmal state of American education and what parents and educators can do about it.
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Educational Wastelands: The Retreat from Learning in Our Public Schools, by Arthur Bestor: https://amzn.to/3V4dXwk
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Philosopher and psychotherapist Jason Stotts returns to discuss the nature of sex and sexual attraction, common misconceptions and errors related to sexuality, and how to improve one’s sex life and relationships. #Objectivism #sex #psychology # #objectivity #AynRand #philosophy #flourishing #sexualethics #emotions 📜 ALSO CHECK OUT: Free ebook: Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Objectivism: https://bit.ly/3eALZFD Eros and Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics, by Jason Stotts: https://amzn.to/37G9ugM Learn more about our life-changing conference 👉https://objectivestandard.org/tos-con 📖 CONFERENCE: TOS-Con 2022: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing ➔ https://objectivestandard.org/tos-con 🔗 LINKS: Check out our website ➔ https://objectivestandard.org/ Follow us on Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/objectivest... Follow us on Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/objectivesta... Follow us on Twitter ➔ https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute Follow us on LinkedIn ➔ https://www.linkedin.com/company/obje... 📧 CONTACT: jon@objectivestandard.org
Why is intellectual life in America dominated by ideologues that seem disconnected from reality? How can each of us takes steps toward reviving civil discourse? Dr. Peter Boghossian (@peterboghossian)—author of A Manual for Creating Atheists and How to Have Impossible Conversations—joins Hersey for a discussion of how and why he spearheaded the “street epistemology” movement and lessons learned on communicating across deep divides.
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“‘Idea Laundering’ in Academia” by Peter Boghossian: wsj.com/articles/idea-laundering-in-academia-11574634492
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Our emotions are our means of experiencing our values, so it’s extraordinarily important to grasp why we feel the way we do and how to change it when our emotional lives are just not ideal. In this conversation, psychotherapist and philosopher Jason Stotts shares his conceptual framework for navigating the human emotional landscape. Stotts, author of Eros and Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics, also shares tips and techniques for using his sentiments-based framework to improve your life.
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Our emotions are our means of experiencing our values, so it’s extraordinarily important to grasp why we feel the way we do and how to change it when our emotional lives are just not ideal. In this conversation, psychotherapist and philosopher Jason Stotts shares his conceptual framework for navigating the human emotional landscape. Stotts, author of Eros and Ethos: A New Theory of Sexual Ethics, also shares tips and techniques for using his sentiments-based framework to improve your life.
#Objectivism #scoutmindset #psychology # #objectivity #AynRand #philosophy #flourishing #sex #sexuality #emotions
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Thomas Reid, founder of the philosophic school of common-sense realism, substantially refuted the skeptics of his time (e.g., George Berkely and David Hume) by defending the validity of sense perception and the efficacy of man’s mind. Although religious, Reid argued that self-interest plays an important role in ethics, that our fundamental means of achieving our life-serving values is our reasoning mind, and that doing so requires considering the entirety of our lives and the full context of our knowledge. Jon Hersey compares and contrasts various aspects of Reid’s and Ayn Rand’s ideas, showing how both thinkers worked toward creating a rational, observation-based philosophy for flourishing.
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Micaela Richmond—of “In Bloom: A Pro-Humanity Podcast”—interviews Jon Hersey about religion, atheism, Objectivism, consciousness, concepts, liberty, history, and more.
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Ayn Rand was one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century, and her works continue to sell hundreds of thousands of copies each year. A 1998 poll conducted by Modern Library ranked Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead as the first and second greatest novels of the century, with Rand’s Anthem and We the Living coming in at seven and eight. Reader polls have also ranked Atlas as the most influential book in the world behind only the Bible. Yet Rand is often misunderstood, even vilified.
In this talk, Jon Hersey sheds light on Rand’s philosophy by placing it within the context of intellectual history, comparing and contrasting aspects of Objectivism with ideas from a handful of important thinkers, from Plato and Aristotle to Immanuel Kant and Ludwig von Mises. Join Hersey on a tour through the history of ideas for a new perspective on Ayn Rand’s philosophy and its historical importance.
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0:00 Introduction
10:54 The Sophist’s philosophy of "might makes right"
12:39 Plato's justification for a Philosopher King
20:45 Aristotle's philosophy of this world
26:59 John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers
28:32 Immanuel Kant's ideas of duty and the mind shaping reality
42:10 Ayn Rand's revival of the Enlightenment
49:15 Q&A
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Jackson Upmann asks Jon his questions on philosophy and flourishing. The discussion ranges over what philosophy can and cannot tell us about career choices, the nature of values, life as the standard of value, and more.
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The basic ideas that people accept are like a computer’s operating system. If the OS has bugs and is vulnerable to viruses, it wreaks havoc on the machine and its user. The same goes for a person’s fundamental ideas about the nature of the world, his means of gaining knowledge, and what he ought to do with his life. In this episode, Jon gives an overview of some of the ideas that have aided progress, and some that have hindered it.
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0:00 Introduction
2:36 Plato's World of Forms and the Philosopher Dictatorship
6:22 Aristotle's philosophy of this world
10:22 Immanuel Kant and the Phenomenal Realm vs the Noumenal Realm
16:15 Ayn Rand's revival of Aristotle
21:08 Final comments
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The Cave and the Light by Arthur Herman, reviewed by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2016/08/the-cave-and-the-light-plato-versus-aristotle-and-the-struggle-for-the-soul-of-western-civilization-arthur-herman/
“Aristotle Versus Religion” by Andrew Bernstein: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2014/02/aristotle-versus-religion/
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Julia Galef’s The Scout Mindset was one of my favorite books of 2021. It’s loaded with great tips for thinking more clearly and thereby improving your life. Here, I talk about what scout mindset is, why it’s powerful, and how to make it second nature.
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0:00 Introduction
1:40 The Scout Mindset
9:20 Darwin's search for truth
15:14 Tips for practicing the Scout Mindset
19:19 Do you have a Scout Mindset?
24:42 Final comments
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Independence and the Socratic Method, with Michael Strong: https://youtu.be/6GJrJMMaeVc
Relationship Maintenance: https://youtu.be/MbGiogxi89w
Cal Newport on Flourishing at Work: https://youtu.be/PlwHVjNFKbE
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Michael Strong is an education serial entrepreneur and the author of The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice and Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalism Can Solve All the World’s Problems. Here, we discuss the virtue of independence and how the Socratic method can be used to cultivate it in oneself and others.
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2:38 Is truth universal and what does that imply?
6:10 Certainty vs. Dogmatism
11:29 The Socratic method, Independence, and morality
23:15 Developing the independent thinking of young children
27:26 The Socratic method and persuasion
33:40 What's the purpose of education? How have we gone wrong? How can we fix it?
42:35 Using the Socratic method to level up in a field
47:05 Final comments
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the bestselling author of So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and most recently, A World Without Email. In this episode, we talk about how the “hyperactive hive mind” approach to work undermines our productivity and happiness, what he’s learned from heroes like Lincoln and Socrates about building a better world, considerations surrounding the choice to have kids, and much more.
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Just as we can build muscle, so we can build moral character—and we must if we want to flourish. Jon discusses morality and flourishing with Lawrence Reed, president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education.
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The artist’s job is to determine what is worthy of contemplation, and then to convey it via appropriate means. How can we adopt and apply the skill of prospecting for value, even if we’re not artists?
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Jon speaks with entrepreneur and business history chronicler Gary Hoover about the history and morality of business, and what makes people and their businesses thrive.
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“The Greatest Businessman in American History: Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.” by Gary Hoover: https://americanbusinesshistory.org/the-greatest-businessman-in-american-history-alfred-p-sloan-jr/
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Jon speaks with art expert Luc Travers about how to “read” paintings and extract meaningful experiences from them.
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Jon speaks with Dr. Andrew Bernstein about literature and how great stories enhance our lives.
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“How Heroes Improve Our Lives: An Interview with Andrew Bernstein”: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2020/03/how-heroes-improve-our-lives-an-interview-with-andrew-bernstein/
Sherlock Holmes: Literature’s Most Singular Man | The Hero Show, Ep 28: https://youtu.be/XzGxqIlBg1o
Jon and his wife Rosalee demonstrate John Gottman’s “state of our union” exercise and explain how it can help to improve romantic relationships.
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“How to Savor Gratitude and Disarm ‘Gratitude Traps” by Ellen Kenner: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2020/05/how-to-savor-gratitude-and-disarm-gratitude-traps/
“Deriving More Joy from One of Life’s Richest Sources” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/06/deriving-more-joy-from-one-of-lifes-richest-sources/
Jon speaks with John Chisholm—entrepreneur, investor, and author—about the problems with the higher ed push for “diversity” and how to correct it.
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“How to Challenge Racism in College Admissions” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/10/how-to-challenge-racism-in-college-admissions/
Jon speaks with Dr. Antonio Saravia—economics professor and director of the Center for the Study of Economics and Liberty at Mercer University—about socialism and stagnation, freedom and flourishing, and teaching competing ideas in the college classroom.
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“Socialist Indoctrination in School Textbooks: The Case of ‘Colección Bicentenario’ in Venezuela” by Antonio Saravia, Clara Mengolini, and Robi Ragan: http://journal.apee.org/index.php?title=2021_Journal_of_Private_Enterprise_Vol_36_No_1_Spring_parte5
“Why Universities Should Teach Ayn Rand Alongside Karl Marx” by Jon Hersey: https://fee.org/articles/why-universities-should-teach-ayn-rand-alongside-karl-marx/
Benjamin Franklin’s life story is a testament to the fact that free men may rise as high as their ambition will take them. His inventions include not only useful gadgets and live-saving devices but also the genre of self-development nonfiction. With only two years of formal schooling, he managed to become one of the greatest scientists of his age and one of the greatest statesmen in history. Jon Hersey spotlights the principles of freedom and flourishing that we can learn from “the First American” and apply in our own lives today.
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How can we help young children develop? Can we do anything to accelerate language acquisition? Is a structured curriculum best, or should children be allowed to explore their interests—and to what extent, if so? I speak with Mike Gustafson of Atlas Academy about the Montessori method, how and why it works, and how developments within the method might impact the future of education.
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I speak with Juilliard-trained musician F. F. Mormanni about the 19th-century Romantic composer Frédéric Chopin; his music in Prometheus, Tolkien, and Green Book; and what listening to such a virtuoso pianist adds to our lives.
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“A New Window on Scriabin” by Timothy Sandefur: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/01/a-new-window-on-scriabin/
I recently spoke with organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, and our conversation highlighted the importance of spiritual values and how they impact success.
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Rajshree Agarwal and I discuss how she became interested in helping people home in on a central purpose, the relation of purpose to independence, and how both of these enable people to create marketable values.
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“The Meaning of Work for a Happy Life (and New Year)” by Rajshree Agarwal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rajshreeagarwal/2021/01/12/the-meaning-of-work/
“Finding Joy When Chores and Pressures Pile up at Work” by Rajshree Agarwal: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rajshreeagarwal/2020/11/16/finding-joy-when-chores-and-pressures-pile-up-at-work/
“The Book that Helped Me Find Purpose in Life” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2021/04/the-book-that-helped-me-find-purpose-in-life/
I speak with F. F. Mormanni, a Juilliard trained musician, about what Mozart offers modern listeners and how to reap that value.
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I speak with Caitlyn Machiraju, an independent and ambitious young woman who not only landed a job, but also met her husband at our annual conference, TOS-Con: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing.
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It is clarifying to periodically reflect on the various means-ends relationships in our lives, to re-evaluate whether we’re choosing the right means for our chosen ends, and to think about whether these add up to a worthwhile life.
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You don’t need a college degree or a stamp of approval to build a career you love. Praxis CEO Cameron Sorsby joins Jon to discuss the mindset and skills that anyone can apply to open doors of opportunity today.
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“The Book that Helped Me Find Purpose in Life” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2021/04/the-book-that-helped-me-find-purpose-in-life/
“Reinventing Flight: An Interview with Blake Scholl,” interviewed by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2020/10/reinventing-flight-an-interview-with-blake-scholl/
Marvel’s WandaVision shows that to live a good life, we must accept the facts, even when painful, including the fact that individuals must be free to act on their own judgment in order to flourish.
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WandaVision, Created by Jac Schaeffer, reviewed by Thomas Walker: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2021/03/wandavision-created-by-jac-schaeffer/
Robert Begley joins Jon to discuss techniques for keeping your head above water and focusing on your most important work.
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen, reviewed by Amy Peikoff: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2009/05/david-allen/
With his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle aimed to create a guide for flourishing, and he brought a tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge to the task.
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The Cave and the Light: Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization by Arthur Herman, reviewed by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2016/08/the-cave-and-the-light-plato-versus-aristotle-and-the-struggle-for-the-soul-of-western-civilization-arthur-herman/
“Aristotle Versus Religion” by Andrew Bernstein: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2014/02/aristotle-versus-religion/
Elliott Hill joins Jon for a discussion of his new website, Enlightenmore.com, which brings together arguments for and against various philosophic, economic, and political positions.
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“Independence vs. Second-Handedness” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2010/11/independence-vs-second-handedness/
“Independent Thinking, Morality, and Liberty,” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2012/11/independent-thinking-morality-liberty/
Hannah Frankman talks about her early introduction to alternative education and how it helped her develop a mindset and skills for creating value and getting paid for her work. Check out her upcoming course, “The Art of Finding and Creating Opportunity,” here: https://objectivestandard.org/product/the-art-of-opportunity-april-2021
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“Ends vs. Means,” by Hannah Frankman: http://hannahfrankman.com/2021/03/20/ends-vs-means/
Clearly formulating our thoughts is a challenge we all face, and it affects all aspects of our lives. Here’s a standing order for thinking more clearly, whether about our own thoughts or those of others.
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Less Than Words Can Say by Richard Mitchell: https://sourcetext.com/grammarian-less-than-words-can-say-index-html/
It is a plain fact that to get from point A to point B, we must progress one step at a time. But what else can we pull from the principle of incremental progress?
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Isaac Morehouse on College Alternatives and Career Development: https://youtu.be/MQ91mvHQo28
What is free speech? What is censorship? How does understanding these concepts impact one’s evaluations of social media companies and their policies?
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“Free Speech, Property, and the Right to Discriminate” by Ryan Puzycki: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/03/free-speech-property-and-the-right-to-discriminate/
Ayn Rand said that man is a “being of self-made soul.” In the new year, what will you do to build your moral character?
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“Purpose, Value Hierarchies, and Happiness” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2014/05/purpose-value-hierarchies-happiness/
“Benjamin Franklin: The Enlightenment Personified” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/04/benjamin-franklin-the-enlightenment-personified/
Policy proposals of all sorts depend on both moral and economic arguments, yet some claim that these disciplines should not—or cannot—be integrated. Raymond Niles begs to differ.
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“Henry Hazlitt in One Lesson” by Tom Malone: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/04/henry-hazlitt-in-one-lesson/
“Who Is Ayn Rand?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/who-is-ayn-rand/
“Ayn Rand’s Theory of Rights: The Moral Foundation of a Free Society” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2011/08/ayn-rand-theory-rights/
Why is knowing history vital to living a flourishing life today? What is the proper approach to studying it, and what are the most important events and ideas to understand? Learn more in this wide-ranging discussion with Eric Daniels, assistant director of Clemson University’s Institute for the Study of Capitalism.
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Christmas is a celebration of the rational, selfish desire to make your own life great, which includes spreading joy among those you value.
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“A Life-Enhancing Lesson from Dickens’s Christmas Carol” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/12/a-life-enhancing-lesson-from-dickenss-christmas-carol/
“Reclaiming Spirituality for Lovers of Life” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2016/07/reclaiming-spirituality-for-lovers-of-life/
“A Dozen Christmas Gift Suggestions for Fans of Ayn Rand” by Timothy Sandefur: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/12/a-dozen-christmas-gift-suggestions-for-fans-of-ayn-rand/
“More Gift Ideas for Fans of Ayn Rand” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/12/more-gift-ideas-for-fans-of-ayn-rand/
From everyone at Objective Standard Institute to everyone who works to create the values on which human life and happiness depend: Thank you.
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“Don’t Say Grace, Say Justice” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2011/11/dont-say-grace/
Some proponents of freedom base their political positions in what they call “the presumption of liberty.” But opponents of freedom easily undercut this with their own moral presumption: “the presumption of altruism.”
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“The Creed of Sacrifice vs. The Land of Liberty” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2009/08/creed-of-sacrifice-vs-land-of-liberty/
“The Passion of Socialists” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/07/the-passion-of-socialists/
“John Locke: The Father of Liberalism” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/08/john-locke-the-father-of-liberalism/
Do you want to become a better thinker, a more persuasive writer, and an effective advocate of liberty? Here are some basic principles and resources for defending liberty in a clear and compelling way.
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“How to Write Powerfully in Defense of Liberty” with Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/product/how-to-write-powerfully-in-defense-of-liberty-november-2020
“Liberty: What Is It? Why Is It Good? On What Does It Depend?” by Carl Barney and Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/02/liberty-what-is-it-why-is-it-good-on-what-does-it-depend-2/
“Here’s What’s Wrong with Ayn Rand’s Philosophy” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/02/heres-whats-wrong-ayn-rands-philosophy/
“Want to Live among Heroes?” by Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/blog/want-to-live-among-heroes
“Defining a Future to Fight For” by Jon Hersey: https://objectivestandard.org/blog/defining-a-future-to-fight-for
Recently, a friend asked me, “If philosophers have been trying to resolve fundamental questions for centuries and have come up short, why do you think Ayn Rand got so much right?” This is a helpful question because it focuses our attention on the difference(s) that set Objectivism apart from other philosophies.
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“Who Is Ayn Rand?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/who-is-ayn-rand/
“What Is Objectivism?” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/what-is-objectivism/
“Here’s What’s Wrong with Ayn Rand’s Philosophy” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/02/heres-whats-wrong-ayn-rands-philosophy/
“The Beauty of Ayn Rand’s Ethics” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2010/12/the-beauty-of-ayn-rands-ethics/
Praxis and Crash founder Isaac Morehouse discusses the gulf between the needs of employers and the abilities of entry-level applicants—and how to bridge that gap without spending four-plus years and tens of thousands of dollars on college.
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Making good decisions can be tough, and for some of us, making certain decisions can feel like torture. Here are some ideas for more easily distinguishing what options will best serve your life.
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Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/35Filfi
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What does it mean to be “a good person”? Is morality an arbitrary social convention, a decree from on high, or a recognition of and respect for man’s nature?
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“Secular, Objective Morality: Look and See” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2017/04/secular-objective-morality-look-and-see/
“Objective Moral Values” by Craig Biddle: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2009/11/objective-moral-values/
Here’s a simple yet effective routine for focusing your mind on the good and getting more out of life. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://
I’ve been working from home for years, but it wasn’t until late last year that I realized that my environment was working against me. Rearranging my workspace not only made me more productive, it enhanced my personal life as well.
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Northern capitalists of the 19th century—in addition to creating life-serving products and technologies—joined and financed America’s abolitionist movement, while southern planters preached that slavery was “the beau ideal of Communism.” Yet, today, cultural commentators—most notably, contributors to The New York Times 1619 Project—argue that the remnants of capitalism left in our mixed economy are the residue of slavery in America. With the help of Phil Magness, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and author of The 1619 Project: A Critique, we investigate some of these claims and how they’re impacting freedom and flourishing.
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“John Locke: The Father of Liberalism” by Jon Hersey: https://theobjectivestandard.com/2019/08/john-locke-the-father-of-liberalism/
If failure can be avoided at all, it is only by setting your most ambitious goals on some mental shelf and allowing them to gather dust. At some point, everyone who tries fails. What distinguishes successful people from the rest is that they view failures as experiments. They learn, refine, and continue. When they achieve their initial goal, they set a more ambitious one and begin the process all over. Failure, they recognize, is an essential part of success.
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Gratitude, properly understood and practiced, has the power to greatly enhance our lives. But there’s a surprising amount of confusion about what gratitude is and what it’s not. Arm yourself against common misconceptions with insights from Dr. Ellen Kenner, a clinical psychologist, co-author of The Selfish Path to Romance, and the host of the radio talk show “The Rational Basis of Happiness.”
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Mankind has come a long way since the caves of our prehistoric ancestors. What has made “the ascent of man” (in the words of Jacob Bronowski) possible? How do we keep it going?
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Many people pester themselves with negative self-talk, and the solution, we hear from many self-help gurus, is positive thinking. But what exactly do they mean by positive thinking, and is it really a solution? What are some sound means of improving your internal dialogue?
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We often hear that this or that person is “naturally gifted” in a specific realm or that each of us is put on Earth for a specific purpose. On this theory, the height of wisdom is to figure out what your “natural endowments” are and then cultivate them. Alluring as this idea is, it obscures the fact that we have free will and that, despite predispositions, we get to choose what we want to become.
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“Seven Poems Celebrating Free Will” by various authors: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2019/02/seven-poems-celebrating-free-will/
If you want to maximize your success and happiness, you must engage purposefully in all of the key areas of life (career, romance, friendships, recreation). Asking the question “what for?“ is key to accomplishing this aim.
Craig and Jon discuss how “what for?” focuses your mind on your goals and on how best to achieve them. They also talk about how certain types of answers to this question can lead one astray.
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“Purpose Comes from Reason, Not Religion” by Craig Biddle: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2019/05/purpose-comes-from-reason-not-religion/
“Purpose, Value Hierarchies, and Happiness” by Craig Biddle: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2014/05/purpose-value-hierarchies-happiness/
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So Who Is John Galt, Anyway? by Robert Tracinski, reviewed by Andrew Bernstein: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2020/04/so-who-is-john-galt-anyway-by-robert-tracinski/
Time is the ultimate currency, and once you spend it, you can’t get it back. In this episode of “Philosophy for Flourishing,” Craig and Jon discuss how to organize your life around your values and flourish. They incorporate ideas from Steve Jobs, Greg McKeown, Ayn Rand, and others. Check it out—it’s time to thrive.
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How to Create a Career that Makes You Come Alive by Isaac Morehouse: https://youtu.be/Pd9Ad6m3YZs
No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kennedy: https://amzn.to/30S32h2
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, reviewed by Jonathan Townley: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2019/03/essentialism-the-disciplined-pursuit-of-less-by-greg-mckeown/
Minding Your Time: Three Ideas, by Jon Hersey: https://www.theobjectivestandard.com/2018/12/minding-your-time-three-ideas/
Steve Jobs on “Focusing is about saying no”: https://youtu.be/H8eP99neOVs
Craig and Jon discuss individualism and collectivism in the context of the recent riots. Email Jon at jon@objectivestandard.org with topics and questions you’d like to see discussed on the show.
Welcome to episode 1 of OSI’s weekly podcast, Philosophy for Flourishing, which explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Craig Biddle, Jon Hersey, and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.