Introduction To Objectivism Parts 1-3

by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
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The first three segments of a lecture by Professor Leonard Peikoff introducing Objectivism to students beginning a study of philosophy. It is basic but for those interested in gaining a sense of, and a better understanding of the philosophy developed by Ayn Rand it os a good place to start.







Continuing tomorrow.

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  1. The GriperFri Jun 08, 06:13:00 AM EDT

    just finished listening to the lecture you presented, Les. would i be wrong in saying that the objectivist views himself as being farther to the right than even the libertarian is?

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    1. Les CarpenterFri Jun 08, 06:34:00 AM EDT

      No. Actually, The objectivist is much more likely to hold views more aligned with liberal thinking. As in the enlightened thinkers of the 18th century such as Jefferson and Madison. The Objectivist thinking is closely aligned with the philosophy of Aristotle rather than say Plato or Hegel to name just two.

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