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Craig Biddle's Articles
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
New Book—Rational Egoism: The Morality for Human Flourishing
Craig Biddle July 26, 2019
Pick up a copy for yourself and share copies with friends. It sheds much light and will generate fruitful conversations.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
A Heartfelt Letter from Young Intellectuals
Craig Biddle July 26, 2019
These are exactly the kind of people TOS seeks to reach—and does reach—people who demand that ideas make rational sense.
Announcements
Announcing Winners of Ayn Rand Scholarships to TOS-Con
Craig Biddle July 15, 2019
Congratulations to all of these winners!
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Good Living
Regarding Carl Barney and Scientology
Craig Biddle July 15, 2019
Many people subscribe to bad ideas or systems of thought in their youth and later repudiate them and adopt better ones. Some even discover and embrace Objectivism.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Politics & Rights
A Powerful Passage from Ayn Rand
Craig Biddle July 12, 2019
You and I have lived in relative freedom. But future generations may or may not. That depends in large part on what we do today. Here’s a way...
Announcements
Important Announcements about TOS-Con 2019
Craig Biddle July 12, 2019
Patrick Reasonover will lead a workshop on producing films, hotel discounts have been extended to July 15, TOS-Con will be three soul-fueling days of all-out fun!
Announcements
TOS-Con Is Filling Up Fast—Join the Fun!
Craig Biddle July 6, 2019
Join us in Park City, UT, this August 7–10 for the most life-enhancing conference of the year! Book your hotel room by July 9 for our discounted rate.
Announcements
Announcing Winners of TOS-Con’s “Think, Strive, Thrive” and “Liberty & Prosperity” Scholarships
Craig Biddle July 1, 2019
Announcing winners of the TST and LP scholarships to TOS-Con 2019: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing—and more available scholarships for students and young adults!
Announcements
Will you help TOS advance your values?
Craig Biddle June 28, 2019
If you appreciate what TOS does and want us to continue our important work, consider making a selfish donation. In exchange, we promise to continue creating a constant stream of crystal-clear, life-serving articles that advance your values and improve your world.
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
The Argument from Intimidation: A Confession of Intellectual Impotence
Craig Biddle June 20, 2019
People who use this method do so because “they have no arguments, no evidence, no proof, no reason, no ground to stand on.” —Ayn Rand
Announcements
TOS-Con 48-Hour Sale for Adults—Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Craig Biddle June 17, 2019
Save 15% on registration to TOS-Con 2019: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing. Offer ends Wednesday, June 19 at 11:59 PM!
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Scientific Morality and the Streetlight Effect
Craig Biddle June 10, 2019
Discovering a fact-based, reason-based morality requires shining the light of one’s own mind on the full scope of relevant facts and following the evidence wherever it leads.
Announcements, Ayn Rand & Objectivism
A Wonderful Tribute to Carl Barney
Craig Biddle June 6, 2019
The Ayn Rand Center Israel and Richard Minns recognize Carl Barney’s tremendous contributions to the Objectivist movement and the State of Israel.
Announcements
From the Editor, Summer 2019
Craig Biddle May 21, 2019
Reason, purpose, dual sovereignty, federalism, privatization of public lands, wine appreciation, and more—there’s something here for everyone!
Good Living, Philosophy
Purpose Comes from Reason, Not Religion
Craig Biddle May 21, 2019
The moral question to ask yourself is not “How can I be a tool in the hands of God?”—but “How can I make my life the best, happiest life it can be?”
