Course Catalog Table
| 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 |
07/05/2021 |
08/14/2021 |
Closed |
Invitation Only |
$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
$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 |
10/04/2021 |
06/13/2022 |
Closed |
Invitation Only |
$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
$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 |
01/05/2022 |
06/19/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$1,980.00 – $2,295.00 |
$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 |
10/19/2021 |
06/14/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
$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 |
10/19/2021 |
06/14/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$1,995.00 – $2,295.00 |
$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 |
11/01/2021 |
05/11/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$1,995.00 – $2,280.00 |
$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 |
09/05/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
$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 |
10/04/2021 |
09/09/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$3,990.00 – $4,590.00 |
$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 |
10/21/2021 |
12/09/2021 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
$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 |
01/03/2022 |
02/14/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
$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 |
10/19/2021 |
12/07/2021 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
$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 |
04/05/2022 |
06/14/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
$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 |
07/25/2022 |
09/05/2022 |
Open |
Auditors, Graded Students |
$990.00 – $1,200.00 |
$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 |
06/14/2021 |
07/20/2021 |
Closed |
Invitation Only |
$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |
$1,200.00 – $1,500.00 |