| 2004 Summer Seminar |
—Shawn Klein, M.A.
Course Description:
Objectivism is a complex and subtle philosophy that is often misunderstood, not only by those who disagree with it but also by those who claim to be Objectivists. In this six-session course, Shawn Klein will present the essential principles and key terms of the philosophy and will also explore some of the more common misconceptions and mistakes made by those studying Objectivism. Intended not just for those new to Objectivism but also those returning to Objectivism after an absence or those looking for a review, this course will present the basic ideas of Objectivist philosophy including reason as the only means of knowledge, free will, life as the standard of value, the trader principle, capitalism as the only moral social system, and much, much more.
Shawn Klein has a Master’s in philosophy from Arizona State University. He is an adjunct instructor for philosophy at Mesa Community College and Arizona State, and has also taught philosophy at Marist College and Mount Saint Mary’s College in New York. He has studied Objectivism for more than a decade and has lectured on Ayn Rand’s philosophy for past TOC conferences and local discussion groups.
Schedule: All, 8:30-9:30 AM
Track: Philosophy