Craig Biddle's Articles
Economics, Philosophy
Pope Francis, Religion, Capitalism, and Ayn Rand
Craig Biddle September 24, 2015
Pope Francis rails against capitalism; some religionists hopelessly attempt to defend it; Ayn Rand shows how to defend it properly.
Good Living, Philosophy
Objectivism and Parenting
Craig Biddle September 16, 2015
Shows how parenting with the Master Question is an application of certain aspects of Objectivism to the process of raising a child.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Islamic Jihad, Political Treason, and Epistemological Treason
Craig Biddle September 11, 2015
Just as supporting the Iran "deal" materially aids jihadists, so too treating faith as a means of knowledge spiritually aids jihadists.
Politics & Rights
Interview with Amy Nasir, an Objectivist Involved in Local Politics
Craig Biddle September 3, 2015
Craig Biddle interviews Amy Nasir, and Objectivist involved in local politics.
Education & Parenting, Good Living, Philosophy
How To Raise a Life-Loving Child
Shows how one basic principle applies to all aspects of parenting and raising a reality-oriented, independent-thinking, life-loving child.
Announcements
From the Editor, Fall 2015
Craig Biddle September 3, 2015
Craig Biddle introduces the Fall 2015 issue of The Objective Standard
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Yes, Conservatives, Islam Is a Religion
Craig Biddle June 21, 2015
If Westerners want to win the cultural war against Islam, we must recognize that Islam is a religion and that faith is irrational.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Fox News, Dhimmi-America, and Your America
Craig Biddle May 31, 2015
By refusing to show Bosch Fawstin’s cartoon of Muhammad, Fox News and others not only submit to Islamic norms, they also abet the jihadists.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Bosch Fawstin on Islam and Jihad
Craig Biddle May 21, 2015
Fawstin discusses the jihad in Garland, TX, his work as a cartoonist, and what drives him to do what he does. Accompanied by three of Fawstin’s drawings.
Politics & Rights
U.S. Foreign Policy: What's the Purpose?
Craig Biddle May 21, 2015
Examines the foreign policies known as “idealism” and “realism,” and presents an alternative U.S. foreign policy called “egoism.”
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2015
Craig Biddle May 20, 2015
Welcome to the Summer 2015 issue of The Objective Standard. In the wake of yet another effort on the part of jihadists to silence critics of Islam, cartoonist and blogger Bosch Fawstin made time to chat with me about the jihadists’ attempt to murder him and the other participants at…
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Rand Paul’s Presidential Campaign Launch: Good and Bad
Craig Biddle April 9, 2015
Senator Rand Paul's presidential campaign announcement was mixed and fishy, and his foreign policy claims lack credibility.
Politics & Rights
The Obama Doctrine: Aid America’s Enemies, Throttle Her Friends
Craig Biddle April 8, 2015
Daniel Pipes and Dick Cheney describe President Obama's foreign policy: Aid America's enemies, throttle her friends.
Politics & Rights
Thomas Sowell: "Comparing Obama to Chamberlain is Unfair—to Chamberlain"
Craig Biddle April 7, 2015
Thomas Sowell spells out in an article worth reading the political meaning, historical significance, and actual nature of the so-called deal the Obama administration has struck with the murderous Iranian regime.
Economics
A Penny for Your Thoughts: “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry”
Craig Biddle March 30, 2015
A 1792 U.S. penny, designed in part by Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, reads “Liberty Parent of Science & Industry.”