Author Archives: Brandon Wasicsko

Journal of Liberty and Society Submission Deadline Extended

The deadline for submitting articles to the 4th edition of the Journal of Liberty and Society has been extended to Tuesday, January 31st. The Journal is open to current undergraduate students whose papers are approved by a faculty member. Full details, including other … Continue reading

Posted in Academics, News | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism Summer Conference Applications Open

The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism is happy to announce its sixth annual Summer Conference for students, titled “Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged and the Moral Foundations of Capitalism.” They’re accepting applications now. The conference will feature an in-depth analysis … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Resources on Ayn Rand and Objectivism

Are you a student interested in Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism? Check out two new resources to help you in your intellectual pursuits: 1) The Ayn Rand Institute Campus: ARI Campus is a multi-media educational experience, offering a range of courses … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

FEE Summer Seminar and Internship Applications Now Open

Applications for the Foundation for Economic Education‘s Summer Seminars are now open! This year is FEE’s 50th summer of seminars, with over 10,000 students served to date. The Freedom University series in Atlanta, GA is designed to introduce college students … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal of Liberty & Society Deadline Approaching

Are you an undergraduate student interested in exploring the intellectual foundations of a free society? Have you written a paper for one of your courses that is related to liberty? Are you interested in pursuing an academic career, or in … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Differentiation and Methodological Individualism

The Occupy Wall Street movement has been a major focus of the media over the past few weeks. Pundits on both sides of the isle have chimed in with the expected favorable and unfavorable commentary. Some libertarians have even tried … Continue reading

Posted in Blog | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Man Who Loved His Life: A Tribute to Steve Jobs

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful … that’s what matters to me.” – Steve Jobs, 1993 Steve Jobs was a creative genius, a brilliant … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Capitalism Awareness Week

Our friends at The Undercurrent, a campus newspaper based on Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, are sponsoring a series of free, live streamed lectures, debates, and Q&As known as Capitalism Awareness Week from Sept 27 – Oct 4. The events, … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

From the Ayn Rand Institute: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Information Eligibility: 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students Entry Deadline: September 17, 2011 FIRST PRIZE: $10,000 3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000 5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000 25 FINALISTS: $100 50 SEMIFINALISTS: $50 … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment

The Objective Standard’s 2nd Annual Essay Contest

From The Objective Standard: Topic for 2011:
Atlas Shrugged and Conflicts of Interest Among Rational Men In Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand dramatizes the principle that “there are no conflicts of interest among rational men, men who do not desire the unearned … Continue reading

Posted in Events | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment