Upcoming Courses
“Modern Philosophy: Kant to the Present” Listening Group
Learn and compare the competing philosophic ideas that shaped the Western world and continue shaping it today—morally, culturally, and politically.
Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology Reading Group
Expand and deepen your grasp of Ayn Rand’s theory of concepts, with a focus on the use-value of the ideas.
The Romantic Manifesto Reading Group
Is artistic taste entirely subjective? Is “to each his own” the only principle we can use when judging works of art?
OSI’s Board of Directors has issued a statement regarding a legal dispute involving a former supporter.
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Latest Blog Posts
Alchemised and the Psychology of War
Angel shows how fiction can help us think more clearly about war and how it shapes people’s choices.
What’s Really Happening in Iran (And Why No One Is Talking About It)
Kiyah's new video essay about the revolution in Iran.
Christianity Inverts Morality
Christian morality distorts the true purpose of morality, turning a tool for flourishing into a destroyer of life.
Zachary Porcu and Craig Biddle on the Foundations of Knowledge
Craig had a thoughtful discussion with Zachary Porcu on the source and nature of knowledge.
Michael Huemer and Craig Biddle Discuss Ethical Intuitionism and Rational Egoism
Craig recently spoke with philosopher Michael Huemer about the nature and foundations of ethics.
Sunrise on the Reaping and the Causality Confusion
Angel dives into the ideas behind Sunrise on the Reaping and why philosophy isn’t just for books.
What Even Is Cancel Culture?
Kiyah looks at how a tool once used to call out bad behavior got twisted into a shield—protecting harmful ideologies under the banner of “free speech.”
