Craig Biddle's Articles
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Good Living
Contra Ben Shapiro, Rational Self-Interest Is Not Hedonism
Craig Biddle January 10, 2018
Ben Shapiro suggests that rational self-interest is just another name for hedonism. But that makes no sense. Shapiro should (and likely does) know better.
Good Living, Philosophy
Craig Biddle Live: Meaning and Morality in a Godless Universe
Craig Biddle January 10, 2018
Religionists (and existentialists) claim that meaning and morality can’t exist in a godless, purposeless universe. They’re wrong. Here’s why.
Politics & Rights
The U.S. Government Must Support the Iranian Protesters
Craig Biddle January 4, 2018
Helping pro-freedom Iranian protesters to end the Islamic regime is likely the least costly and least risky means of protecting Americans from further harm by this enemy. The U.S. government has a moral and political responsibility to aid the protesters accordingly.
Announcements
Craig Biddle Live: Why Anarchists Should Love Rights-Protecting Government
Craig Biddle December 13, 2017
This week on CBL, I’ll discuss why anarchists ought to embrace rights-protecting government.
Announcements
Craig Biddle Live: Why Harangue People About Religion?
Craig Biddle December 6, 2017
This week on Craig Biddle Live, I’ll address a question I’m frequently asked: “Why do you care whether people are religious?”
Announcements
Craig Biddle Live: Value Hierarchies in Action
Craig Biddle November 29, 2017
Today on Craig Biddle Live, we’ll return to the subject of value hierarchies and the “math of egoism,” and discuss how to put these principles into practice.
Announcements
Three Additions to TOS-Con 2018: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing
Craig Biddle November 29, 2017
We’re excited to announce two more speakers and a Lindy Hop workshop for the TOS-Con 2018 program.
Announcements
From the Editor, Winter 2017–2018
Craig Biddle November 25, 2017
Craig Biddle introduces the Winter 2017–2018 issue of The Objective Standard.
Good Living, Philosophy, Reviews
Intelligent Disobedience, by Ira Chaleff
Craig Biddle November 25, 2017
Craig Biddle reviews Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You’re Told to Do Is Wrong, by Ira Chaleff
Announcements
Craig Biddle Live: Value Hierarchies and the “Math of Egoism”
Craig Biddle November 15, 2017
This Wednesday on Craig Biddle Live, we’ll examine the nature of values, the importance of value hierarchies, and the “math of egoism.”
Announcements, Philosophy
The Most Powerfully Life-Enhancing Conference of the Year
Craig Biddle November 11, 2017
You’re invited to The Objective Standard’s first annual summer conference—TOS-Con 2018: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing.
Announcements, Philosophy
Craig Biddle Live: Principles, Precision, and Context
Craig Biddle November 8, 2017
This week’s episode of Craig Biddle Live will address the importance of precision in formulating principles and of context in applying them.
Announcements
Announcing Craig Biddle Live
Craig Biddle October 30, 2017
This Wednesday, November 1, 2017, I’ll begin a series of live videos hosted on The Objective Standard’s Facebook page. The videos will be broadcast weekly at 7:30pm Eastern Time (4:30 Pacific), and I’ll aim to keep them in the neighborhood of twenty minutes. In the first episode, I’ll discuss basic elements…
Announcements
TOS’s New Website: Improvements Galore!
Craig Biddle October 12, 2017
Improvements to the site include new navigation bars and menus, which have been streamlined for clarity and ease of use;
enhanced mobile and tablet versions, with a beautifully simplified and intuitive interface . . .
Announcements
TOS Writers Group on Facebook—Join the Fray
Craig Biddle October 12, 2017
Interested in writing for TOS? Here’s a great way to dive in. We’ve created a Facebook group for TOS writers and prospective writers. Anyone interested in producing content for the journal is welcome to join.