Craig Biddle's Articles
Announcements
From the Editor, Fall 2016
Craig Biddle August 14, 2016
In the midst of the nightmare known as the 2016 U.S. presidential race, I hope you’ll find this issue of The Objective Standard a welcome reprieve.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Individual Rights and Principles of Egoism
Craig Biddle August 6, 2016
Our basic rights correspond to and derive from principles of egoism; thus, in order to defend these rights, we must embrace egoism.
Good Living, Philosophy
Reclaiming Spirituality for Lovers of Life
Craig Biddle July 30, 2016
Religion and other false philosophies have corrupted people’s conceptions of spirituality; it is time to reclaim the field and its key terms.
Good Living, Philosophy
Richard M. Salsman on Caricatures of Self-Interest
Craig Biddle July 16, 2016
Richard Salsman examines, one by one, the most common misconceptions about self-interest, exposing the major errors involved in each.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Liberal Right vs. Regressive Left and Religious “Right”
Craig Biddle July 12, 2016
Why the terms “progressive left,” “liberal left,” and “religious right” should be rejected—and “regressive left” and “liberal right” adopted.
Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Alex Epstein Leaves MA Attorney General Maura Healey Naked With A Gun
Craig Biddle June 17, 2016
Alex Epstein’s responses to an illegitimate subpoena from Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey left her naked with a gun.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Dave Rubin and the Return of Classical Liberalism
Craig Biddle June 10, 2016
The Rubin Report, hosted by Dave Rubin, is dedicated to applying reason to the big questions of the day. This is classical liberalism.
Politics & Rights
Hillary, Johnson, and Trump, Oh My!
Craig Biddle June 9, 2016
Which candidate, if any, should advocates of liberty support in the 2016 presidential election: Hillary, Johnson, Trump, someone else?
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Economics, Education & Parenting
A Report on “Capitalism: Unlocking Human Potential”
Craig Biddle June 2, 2016
The 2016 FEE-CISC conference, Capitalism: Unlocking Human Potential, involved 80 students thinking, questioning, integrating for four days.
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2016
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Craig Biddle introduces the Summer 2016 issues of The Objective Standard.
Arts & Culture, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
Robin Field on Objectivism and the Performing Arts
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Robin Field discusses his decades in the performing arts, Objectivism, how Ayn Rand literally saved his life, Reason in Rhyme, and what he’s up to today.
Science & Technology
Alex Epstein on How to Improve Your World
Craig Biddle May 20, 2016
Alex Epstein discusses his methods for success in changing people’s minds and improving the world, and offers practical advice for others with this aim.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
TOS and the Division of Labor
Craig Biddle May 14, 2016
In our division-of-labor society, TOS specializes in fighting for your values, but we can continue doing so only with your financial support.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, History, Philosophy
How Conservatives Begat Trump, and What to Do About It
Craig Biddle May 14, 2016
Shows how conservative leaders’ evasions caused the political ascent of Donald Trump, and indicates what must be done to save America.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Education & Parenting
The Times Smiles and Sneers at Carl Barney, Ayn Rand, and Private Colleges
Craig Biddle May 13, 2016
A New York Times article discusses Carl Barney, his appreciation for Ayn Rand, and his business and philanthropic ventures—with a twist.