| 2003 Summer Seminar |
—William Thomas, M.A.
Course Description:
"‘Value’ is that which one acts to gain and keep," wrote Ayn Rand, "‘virtue’ is the action by which one gains and keeps it." This course focuses on the distinctive virtues advocated by Rand: their basis in fact, their contrast with traditional moral ideals, and their role in a rational, value-seeking human life. William Thomas will go into depth on the meaning and importance of rationality, productiveness, pride, integrity, independence, and justice, devoting one day’s lecture to each virtue. The course presumes some basic familiarity with Objectivism, but should be intelligible to anyone with a sincere interest in ideas. Mr. Thomas is manager of research and training at The Objectivist Center. His introductory course, The Essence of Objectivism is available from The Objectivism Store on audio CD.
Schedule: All, 8:30 AM
Track: Philosophy