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Capitalism PODCAST IN DEPTH TOPICS ABOUT DONATE Search PODCAST IN DEPTH TOPICS ABOUT DONATE Search Search ARI’s Resources on Israel, Palestine, and the Middle East Learn about ARI’s perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. NI Staff October 7, 2023 6 min read Hamas’s Savagery Reflects Its Nihilistic Goal Despite posturing as "freedom fighters" and champions of "liberation," the Palestinian cause has always been about tyranny and destruction. Elan Journo October 12, 2023 5 min read The Absurdity at the Heart of the Alabama IVF Controversy Alabama seeks to cover up the irrationality of anti-abortion ideas. Ben Bayer March 20, 2024 4 min read Why Can’t Professional Philosophers Get Rand Right? Ayn Rand’s critics fail to interpret her objectively. Mike Mazza February 21, 2024 29 min read Milei Should Build, Not Just Tear Down Freedom can only be built upon a strong government that’ll protect individual rights. Agustina Vergara Cid January 10, 2024 5 min read ‘Your Life Matters’: A Lesson from Effective Egoism A new book from Don Watkins explores self-esteem and rational self-interest from a fresh perspective. Don Watkins December 20, 2023 8 min read We Ignore the Unconditional Right to Self-Defense at Our Peril The West is free today because it didn’t allow even the death of innocents to impede its right to self-defense. Ben Bayer November 15, 2023 6 min read More University Donors Should ‘Go Galt’ The moral corruption of academia goes deeper than the Hamas war on Israel. Elan Journo Onkar Ghate November 1, 2023 5 min read The U.S. Immigration System vs. Workers The U.S. immigration system is designed to push hard-working legal immigrants out — not welcome them in. Agustina Vergara Cid October 25, 2023 6 min read One of Stoicism’s Worst Ideas Georgetown University professor uses Stoicism to sell collectivism to a modern audience. Aaron Smith November 22, 2023 10 min read With a passionate commitment to rational ideas, New Ideal explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism. THE LATEST Egoism without Permission: Exclusive Pre-release Book Excerpt Tara Smith May 15, 2024 33 min read Attend the Launch of ARI’s Conceptual Education Program Itamar Feldman May 13, 2024 2 min read The Divestment Crusade Against Israel Ricardo Pinto May 13, 2024 1 min read Ending Campus Protests Protects Free Speech Ben Bayer Onkar Ghate May 9, 2024 5 min read The Real Problem with Plagiarism Ben Bayer May 9, 2024 2 min read Hamas and the Tyranny of Need Peter Schwartz May 8, 2024 11 min read EXPLORE EVERYTHING In-depth articles on Ayn Rand’s novels are now available free online. LEARN MORE Objectivism & Philosophy 280 articles Morality & Religion 87 articles Culture & Politics 281 articles Science & Progress 50 articles Foreign Policy 119 articles Free Speech 36 articles Anthem 16 articles Atlas Shrugged 27 articles The Fountainhead 23 articles We the Living 16 articles Facets of Ayn Rand 8 articles About The Ayn Rand Institute AynRand.org is the official website of the Ayn Rand Institute, the source for information on the life, writings and work of novelist-philosopher Ayn Rand. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, ARI offers educational experiences, based on Ayn Rand’s books and ideas, for a variety of audiences, including students, educators, policymakers and lifelong learners. ARI also engages in research and advocacy efforts, applying Rand’s ideas to current issues and seeking to promote her philosophical principles of reason, rational self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism. ARI is composed of a dedicated Board of Directors and an energetic staff of more than thirty-five people. We invite you to explore how Ayn Rand viewed the world – and to consider the distinctive insights offered by ARI’s thought leaders today. LEARN MORE Media Inquiries Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Updates from New Ideal Updates from New Ideal STAY IN TOUCH facebook twitter linkedin youtube Copyright © 1985 – 2024 The Ayn Rand Institute (ARI). Reproduction of content and images in whole or in part is prohibited. All rights reserved. ARI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to ARI in the United States are tax-exempt to the extent provided by law. Objectivist Conferences (OCON), Ayn Rand Conference (ARC), Ayn Rand University (ARU) and the Ayn Rand Institute eStore are operated by ARI. Payments to OCON, ARC, ARU or the Ayn Rand Institute eStore do not qualify as tax-deductible contributions to the Ayn Rand Institute. AYN RAND, AYN RAND INSTITUTE, ARI, AYN RAND UNIVERSITY and the AYN RAND device are trademarks of the Ayn Rand Institute. All rights reserved. PODCAST IN DEPTH TOPICS ABOUT DONATE Welcome to New Ideal! If you like what you’re reading, be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You’ll also receive a FREE copy of our book, Illuminating Ayn Rand....