FTNCI 070: Objectivism Book Study (Week 12) — Context

The Objectivism Book Study is meeting through 2022 to study Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand, by Leonard Peikoff. Welcome to the Objectivism Book Study (Week 12) — Context. ​This week, the reading was: Ch. 4 – Objectivity as volitional adherence to reality 116-120 Ch. 4 – Knowledge as contextual 121-128 ==> Click here for the full discussion on YouTube “The concept of objectivity is essential to a rational epistemology. It is a requirement of the proper development of human consciousness and ultimately of human survival.” – Leonard Peikoff. We’re discussing the rational foundation of philosophy. In the news daily, we see tangible demonstrations of the need for such a foundation. A potent example came in Spring 2022, during the nomination hearing for Supreme Court Justice. We saw Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee ask prospective Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: “Can you provide a definition of the word woman?” Jackson replied: “No, I can’t. I’m not a biologist.” Jackson is pro-abortion. Her view amounts to: “I don’t know when life begins, but I do know that something I can’t define (a woman) has the right to kill it.” This is what happens when the people of a nation see no need for precision in concepts, logic, and philosophy. Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: List of Dates and Readings Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual) Ayn Rand and Christianity? Christianity + Western Civilization The Plunder of the Egyptians Americanism Book Study Become a Patron and Get Full-Length Exclusive Podcasts As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, get access to occasional patron-only episodes. As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, you can attend occasional live podcast recording sessions and submit questions either live or beforehand + get access to our exclusive culture war training. Video Version Click here to find our replays on YouTube. About the Podcast For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators. We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights. Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode. How to Help The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review. Click here to subscribe. Listen to the Podcast The post FTNCI 070: Objectivism Book Study (Week 12) — Context first appeared on For the New Christian Intellectual.