The Essence of Objectivism is a six-lecture course, which provides a structured introduction to the key ideas of Objectivism -- the philosophy originated by the novelist/philosopher Ayn Rand. This course is intended for those who are new to Ayn Rand's work or have enjoyed her novels but are not deeply familiar with her philosophy. Here you will see how Rand's ideas fit together, how her philosophy is illustrated both in her fiction and in real life, and how Objectivism contrasts with philosophic and religious views that pervade our culture today.
Lectures include: ”Objectivism: Who Needs It?”; “Reason: Man’s Only Absolute”; “Living On Earth”; “Happiness: The Moral Purpose of Life”; “Productive Achievement: The Noblest Activity”; and “Capitalism as a Moral Ideal.” The course is accompanied by 48-page study guide, which outlines each lecture in detail with numerous visual aids and suggests topics for discussion and materials for further study.
