Craig Biddle is an accomplished, highly productive, Objectivist intellectual who has dedicated the last 25 years to advancing Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. He has done it well. He is cofounder and editor of The Objective Standard, a vital source for commentary from an Objectivist perspective, now in its 15th year of publication. He is…
Objectivism
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Why I Support Ayn Rand and Objectivism
Ayn Rand’s writings and philosophy are a symphony of reason and inspiration. For example, in responding to a fan in 1960 about the meaning of life, she wrote: “Joy, exultation, beauty, greatness, heroism, all of the supreme, uplifting values of man’s existence on Earth, are the meaning of life.” In the afterword to Atlas Shrugged,…
Dr. Leonard Peikoff’s Courses and Lectures
When I studied Dr. Peikoff’s courses almost 40 years ago, I was thrilled by the knowledge and delighted with the clarity, certitude, and wit of his delivery. I had taken hundreds of courses during my life, but none that compared to his. It is through them that I became an Objectivist. They changed my life….
Richard Salsman’s (Ayn) Rand Camp
I was delighted to host Richard Salsman and his wife, Lisa, at my home last weekend. Richard is a professor of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Department at Duke University. We had lovely meals together, and one evening we were joined by Alex Epstein. I’m happy to announce that Prometheus Foundation will be sponsoring an…
Annie Vinther Sanz Joins Prometheus Foundation as Director of Operations
I’m pleased to announce that Annie Vinther Sanz has accepted the position of director of operations at Prometheus Foundation. Annie is an accomplished management executive with more than 20 years of operational and leadership experience. Since January 2015, she has managed the Ayn Rand Institute’s European activities, and for the past two years has served…
Craig Biddle Is the New Executive Director of Prometheus Foundation
I’m delighted to announce that, after an exhaustive search for an executive director, Prometheus Foundation’s board of directors has selected Craig Biddle for the position. Ironically, Craig had neither applied for the position nor even considered it. Rather, he was on the search committee to find a director. But after the committee reviewed 15 applications,…
Leonard Peikoff’s 86th Birthday Celebration
I was honored to host at my home a celebration for my dear friend and mentor, Leonard Peikoff, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. It was a delightful evening. Leonard’s close friends engaged warmly, and a dinner was served in an elegant surrounding. Several guests, including Lisa VanDamme, Andrew Lewis, and myself, expressed our…
