Course Level | Courses | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Registration | Available For | Auditor* | Graded* |
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Advanced Seminar on "Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology"
An in-depth study of Rand’s theory of concepts for graduate students in philosophy. |
Gregory Salmieri, Harry Binswanger
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07/05/2021
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08/14/2021
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Closed
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Invitation Only
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
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Advanced Writing and Editing
Advanced training in writing and editing articles aimed at an intellectually oriented general audience, led by the senior editors of New Ideal. |
Keith Lockitch, Elan Journo
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10/04/2021
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06/13/2022
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Closed
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Invitation Only
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
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The Road to Critical Race Theory
A study of some of the major works and thinkers behind what has emerged as a dominant philosophical perspective in today’s culture. |
Onkar Ghate, Nikos Sotirakopoulos
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01/05/2022
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06/19/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$1,980.00 – $2,295.00
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$1,980.00 – $2,295.00 |
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Bundle: OAC Year 2 Writing and Philosophy
Sign up for all of the Objectivist Academic Center Year 2 courses, "Writing and Editing" and "Philosophy Course: Francis Bacon, Baruch Spinoza, and Philosophy of Science". |
Keith Lockitch, Daniel Schwartz, Alex Silverman, Mike Mazza
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10/19/2021
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06/14/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
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Bundle: Francis Bacon, Baruch Spinoza, and Philosophy of Science
Objectivist Academic Center Year 2: A set of seminars on important historical figures in philosophy, taught by experts in each topic. |
Daniel Schwartz, Alex Silverman, Mike Mazza
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10/19/2021
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06/14/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$1,995.00 – $2,295.00
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$1,995.00 – $2,295.00 |
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Writing and Editing
Objectivist Academic Center Year 2: This intensive course on writing and editing hones students' ability to communicate objectively. |
Keith Lockitch
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11/01/2021
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05/11/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$1,995.00 – $2,280.00
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$1,995.00 – $2,280.00 |
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Philosophical Analysis and Communication
Objectivist Academic Center Year 3: An advanced course on oral communication, coupled with philosophical studies on topics including Critical Race Theory and Virtue Ethics. |
Onkar Ghate, Elan Journo, Keith Lockitch, Aaron Smith,
Ben Bayer, Nikos Sotirakopoulos, Tristan de Liége |
10/21/2021
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09/05/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
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Seminar on Objectivism
Objectivist Academic Center Year 1: This undergraduate-level seminar introduces students to Objectivism and its positions on key philosophical issues. |
Onkar Ghate, Aaron Smith, Ben Bayer
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10/04/2021
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09/09/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00
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$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
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Oral Communication
This seminar is designed to hone clear speaking skills. It is led by the Ayn Rand Institute's senior faculty. |
Keith Lockitch, Elan Journo, Aaron Smith, Ben Bayer, Mike Mazza
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10/21/2021
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12/09/2021
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
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Baruch Spinoza
A seminar examining the ideas of 17th century Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. |
Alex Silverman
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01/03/2022
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02/14/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$990.00 – $1,200.00
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$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
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Francis Bacon
This seminar will focus on the ideas of Francis Bacon, the 16th century English philosopher. |
Daniel Schwartz
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10/19/2021
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12/07/2021
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$990.00 – $1,200.00
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$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
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Philosophy of Science
With a special focus on ideas developed in the 19th century, this seminar will review developments in the philosophy of science. |
Mike Mazza
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04/05/2022
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06/14/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$990.00 – $1,200.00
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$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
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Virtue Ethics
This seminar will focus on a resurgent trend in philosophy, virtue ethics, drawing on materials ranging from Ancient Greece to today. |
Tristan de Liége
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07/25/2022
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09/05/2022
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Open
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Auditors, Graded Students
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$990.00 – $1,200.00
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$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
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Workshop on Public Speaking
An intensive course on presentation skills and public speaking geared towards budding intellectuals. |
Yaron Brook
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06/14/2021
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07/20/2021
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Closed
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Invitation Only
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00
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$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
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*Graded registration is only available to those who have previously applied and been accepted to the OAC or OGC as graded students. Other courses are open to auditors if indicated as such in the Registration column. ARU auditors participate in live classes, interact with faculty and access all course content, but do not submit assignments or receive grades. ARI reserves the right to deny any registration for any reason, and to limit auditor activity in any course.