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| Art and Aesthetics |
An examination of art as universal to the extent that it addresses itself to basic themes and values that are relevant to the human race; aesthetics as a legitimate branch of philosophy that draws on psychology.
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| Ayn Rand and Objectivism (MP3) |
In this special session from TOC's 2004 Summer Seminar, Duncan Scott, producer of the Objectivist History Project, interviews Dr. Branden about his recollections of the history of Objectivism and Ayn Rand as a thinker.
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| Basic Principles of Objectivism |
The Basic Principles of Objectivism is Nathaniel Branden's original 20-lecture presentation of the basic principles of Objectivism -- the philosophy originated by novelist/philosopher Ayn Rand -- newly remastered onto 28 CDs. The complete set includes discussions on the role of philosophy, what is reason, the concept of God, self-esteem,the Objectivist ethics, reason and virtue, the economics of a free society, the benevolent sense of life, and much more.
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| Capitalism, Anarchism, Government & Politics |
A criticism of alleged pro-capitalists who are strong on property but not other rights; discussion of the psychological motives for entering politics; and anarcho-capitalism vs. constitutional limited government.
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| Conversations: Nathaniel Branden & Ken Wilber (MP3) |
The first part of a series of conversations between Nathaniel Branden and Ken Wilber.
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| Egoism, Benevolence, and Human Rights (MP3) |
What is the role of self-interest with regard to benevolence and respect for the rights of others, in the context of the Objectivist ethics? At TOC's 2000 Summer Seminar, Nathaniel Branden challenge participants to rethink some common assumptions in this area, including the idea that every moral decision should begin with the question, "How does this relate to my self-interest?"
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| Foundations Of A Free Society (MP3) |
Nathaniel Branden discusses the foundations of a free-society.
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| Freedom and Responsibility (MP3) |
How and why freedom entails responsibility and responsibility entails freedom.
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| Love and Sex in the Philosophy of Ayn Rand (MP3) |
A one-hour lecture suggesting that the listener think twice about some of Rand's romantic and sexual premises.
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| On Loving One's Life (MP3) |
Inherent in the Objectivist ethics is a vision of human beings who are deeply passionate about their lives. This is the dominant characteristic of the heroes and heroines of Ayn Rand's novels, who exemplify the Objectivist ethics and sense of life, in action. Citing Rand and examples from his own life and work, Dr. Branden shows how the Objectivist vision abounds with affirmations to loving one's life, which are grounded in a dedication to values—to the value of life itself, and to the values that make up life and make it worth living.
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