Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Don Watkins, Onkar Ghate, and Keith Lockitch discuss the Institute's recently announced educational program on Objectivism: ARU Core.
• [0:00] Introduction:
• [01:10] Making Objectivism your own personal perspective
• [07:50] Personal vs professional value of philosophy
• [13:20] Expertise and gaining mastery
• [22:28] ARU program and benefits
Resources:
1. Ayn Rand, "Atlas Shrugged"
2. Ayn Rand, "The Virtue of Selfishness"
3. Leonard Peikoff, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand"
4. Ayn Rand “Through Your Most Grievous Fault” in The Voice of Reason
5. Ayn Rand, "The Fountainhead"
This episode was recorded on July 30th, 2026.
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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Don Watkins, Onkar Ghate, and Keith Lockitch discuss the Institute's recently announced educational program on Objectivism: ARU Core.
• [0:00] Introduction:
• [01:10] Making Objectivism your own personal perspective
• [07:50] Personal vs professional value of philosophy
• [13:20] Expertise and gaining mastery
• [22:28] ARU program and benefits
Resources:
1. Ayn Rand, "Atlas Shrugged"
2. Ayn Rand, "The Virtue of Selfishness"
3. Leonard Peikoff, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand"
4. Ayn Rand “Through Your Most Grievous Fault” in The Voice of Reason
5. Ayn Rand, "The Fountainhead"
This episode was recorded on July 30th, 2026.
Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video:
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AynRandInstitute
Download or stream free courses on Ayn Rand’s works and ideas with the Ayn Rand Institute app:
– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
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