Craig Biddle's Articles
Philosophy
Religion, a “Sophie’s Choice,” and an Easy Choice
Craig Biddle May 7, 2016
Causes for despair in America, from our grim presidential alternatives to contempt for free speech, are largely a consequence of religion.
Arts & Culture, Science & Technology
The Land of Giants is “A Poem for the Eyes”
Craig Biddle April 26, 2016
The Land of Giants is a proposal by Choi+Shine Architects to transform mundane electrical pylons into statues of men and women.
Politics & Rights
Is Ted Cruz’s Position on Abortion the Least Bad Since Barry Goldwater?
Craig Biddle April 23, 2016
Although Ted Cruz’s position on abortion is far from the ideal, it is less bad than practically any candidate since Barry Goldwater.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
“Ayn Rand Said” Is Not an Argument
Craig Biddle April 22, 2016
Ayn Rand fans occasionally argue as if she is the final authority, but she is not—and such secondhandedness is dangerous, cult-like behavior.
Science & Technology
Alex Epstein on How Fossil Fuels Make the Environment Cleaner and Safer
Craig Biddle April 21, 2016
Alex Epstein explains why fossil fuels are the key to clean water and air, clean cities and homes, safety from catastrophic climate change.
Arts & Culture, Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Robin Field: The Most Delightful Performer Ever to Say “A is A”
Craig Biddle April 20, 2016
In Reason in Rhyme, Robin Field surveys the history of philosophy—in poetry and song—weaving basic principles of Objectivism into the mix.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
Why Religious Conservatives Should Embrace Secular Rights
Craig Biddle April 19, 2016
If conservatives want to defend rights and thus America, they need a conception of rights grounded not in faith or God but in evidence.
Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Alex Epstein Gives U.S. Senate a Humanist Perspective on Fossil Fuels and Climate
Craig Biddle April 12, 2016
Alex Epstein testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and gives humanist perspective on fossil fuels and climate.
Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Alex Epstein’s Prescriptions for Republican Success on Energy
Craig Biddle April 12, 2016
Alex Epstein shows how Democrats invariably "win" on energy and how Republicans can reframe the issue and create a winning energy platform.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Dennis Prager’s False Alternative and Ayn Rand’s Philosophy of Life
Craig Biddle April 11, 2016
Dennis Prager does harm by ignoring Ayn Rand's ideas and pushing the false alternative of religious conservatism vs. secular leftism.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
Which Ayn Rand Villain Is Donald Trump?
Craig Biddle April 7, 2016
Which character (or characters) from Ayn Rand’s novels does Donald Trump sound like in these passages? Feel free to form hybrids...
Science & Technology
Alex Epstein’s Principled Mind in Motion
Craig Biddle April 5, 2016
If just a handful more intellectuals achieved Epstein’s level of knowledge, competence, and eloquence, we would soon be living in a markedly better world.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Muslim Profiling is Not Racism but a Moral Necessity
Craig Biddle April 5, 2016
Until Muslims choose to stop taking Islam seriously, or are forced to stop doing so, Muslim profiling will be a practical and moral necessity.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
Ted Cruz for President
Craig Biddle April 2, 2016
Ted Cruz is far from flawless. But he is by far the best viable candidate running for president today.
Announcements
From the Editor, Spring 2016
Craig Biddle March 21, 2016
Craig Biddle introduces the Spring 2016 issue of The Objective Standard.