Craig Biddle's Articles
Announcements
From the Editor, Spring 2017
Craig Biddle February 21, 2017
Welcome to the Spring 2017 issue of The Objective Standard. This issue begins our twelfth year of publication and marks a new era in the Objectivist movement.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
CEO Jim Brown’s Vision for the Ayn Rand Institute
Craig Biddle February 20, 2017
Jim Brown, the new CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute, discusses his vision for the organization, and his aim to build a healthy, cohesive Objectivist community.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Why Treat Yourself to Something Special on Randsday?
Craig Biddle February 2, 2017
If, as Ayn Rand held, selfishness is a virtue, shouldn’t you be selfish every day? Why do something special or extraordinary on Randsday?
Economics, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Capitalism Because Science
Craig Biddle January 26, 2017
Examines capitalism and statism in the light of several sciences, and shows capitalism to be the only social system supported by science.
History, Politics & Rights
Netanyahu Reads Nothing Less than Victory
Craig Biddle January 7, 2017
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been reading John David Lewis’s Nothing Less than Victory. This is exceedingly good news.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Jim Brown is the New CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute
Craig Biddle January 5, 2017
Jim Brown has been selected as the new CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute. This is excellent news. Congratulations to Mr. Brown and ARI.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
National Review’s MO Regarding Ayn Rand
Craig Biddle December 15, 2016
National Review again attacks and tries to mock Ayn Rand and Objectivism, and again fails to specify the alleged errors in her philosophy.
Economics, Education & Parenting
C. Bradley Thompson on Making Capitalism a Known Ideal
Craig Biddle November 20, 2016
Dr. Thompson discusses the mission and programs of the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism, including its Lyceum Scholars Program.
Announcements
From the Editor, Winter 2016-2017
Craig Biddle November 20, 2016
Introducing the Winter 2016–17 issue of The Objective Standard: articles by Michael Berliner, Andrew Bernstein, Ross and Joe England, Timothy Sandefur . . .
Economics, Politics & Rights
America’s Next Leftist President: Donald Trump
Craig Biddle November 15, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is a leftist. And it is important for advocates of capitalism to see—and to say—that he is.
Education & Parenting, Politics & Rights
Government Crushes For-Profit Colleges, Jobs, Students’ Dreams
Craig Biddle November 2, 2016
The government’s assault on for-profit colleges rolls onward—crushing schools, jobs, and students’ dreams. ITT Tech is the latest casualty.
Education & Parenting, Philosophy
Bad Parenting, Bad Education, and the State of America
Craig Biddle November 2, 2016
Bad parenting and bad education have produced generations of ignorant collectivists. Hence the state of America today.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Education & Parenting
Resources for Rational Parenting and Education
Craig Biddle November 2, 2016
An index of resources for raising and educating children rationally. Includes books, essays, schools, homeschooling tools, educational games, and more.
Politics & Rights
9/11 and America’s Failure to End the Jihad
Craig Biddle September 11, 2016
The anniversary of 9/11 is here, and another year has passed without America naming, much less eliminating, its cause. Here’s why.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
Weighing Gary Johnson for President
Craig Biddle August 29, 2016
Should an Objectivist or a radical capitalist support Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson for president? What are the upsides and downsides?