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Upcoming Course How to Love Literature Even More Through Philosophy

How to Love Literature Even More Through Philosophy

Enhance your love of literature by viewing it through a philosophic lens.

Upcoming Course Atheism: The Case Against God Reading Group

Atheism: The Case Against God Reading Group

Examine and discuss George H. Smith’s arguments against the existence of God and the validity of religion—and see whether they make sense.  Whether you were born into a religious family,...

Current Course New Test Async Course (free!)

New Test Async Course (free!)

This is a test asynchronous course, that should be free! Check out how the free option works.

Current Course <em>The Capitalist Manifesto</em> Reading Group (2025)

The Capitalist Manifesto Reading Group (2025)

Explore what capitalism really is and how it relates to the requirements of human life, liberty, and happiness, Is it to blame for today’s societal problems—or is it a scapegoat?

Current Course “Founders of Western Philosophy: Thales to Hume” Listening Group

“Founders of Western Philosophy: Thales to Hume” Listening Group

Learn and compare the competing philosophic ideas that shaped the Western world and continue shaping it today—morally, culturally, and politically.

Past Course Rational Egoism: The Morality for Loving Life (2025)

Rational Egoism: The Morality for Loving Life (2025)

Learn the moral code that helps you think clearly, live happily, and defend liberty. Many believe morality comes from God through revelation, and is thus objective. Others believe morality is...

Past Course “Understanding Objectivism” Listening Group (2024)

“Understanding Objectivism” Listening Group (2024)

Fortify your understanding of Ayn Rand’s “philosophy for living” by grounding its key principles in perceptual reality. Objectivism is a philosophy for flourishing. But its use-value is only as good...

Past Course “Understanding Objectivism” Listening Group (2024)

“Understanding Objectivism” Listening Group (2024)

Fortify your understanding of Ayn Rand’s “philosophy for living” by grounding its key principles in perceptual reality through focused discussions of Leonard Peikoff’s course “Understanding Objectivism.”

Past Course Romance in Art: What Paintings Can Show Us about Love

Romance in Art: What Paintings Can Show Us about Love

Learn about love from some of history’s most romance-focused artists. Romantic love is one of the most soul-fueling values in life. It’s also one of the most difficult to build and maintain ...

Past Course <em>Philosophy: Who Needs It</em> Reading Group (2024)

Philosophy: Who Needs It Reading Group (2024)

Deepen your understanding of principles for thinking clearly and living fully by critically examining Ayn Rand’s Philosophy: Who Needs It. What is the nature of the world in which we...

Past Course Defenders of Capitalism

Defenders of Capitalism

How can we create a world of immense wealth and prosperity? A world where individuals are fully free to produce and trade, and to pursue happiness as they see fit?...

Past Course <em>The Fountainhead</em> Reading Group (2024)

The Fountainhead Reading Group (2024)

Join Martin—along with active-minded readers from all over the world—for fun and enlightening discussions, and pull every ounce of value from Ayn Rand’s classic novel, The Fountainhead.

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