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The Ayn Rand Institute: The Center for the Advancement of Objectivism (ARI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank in Irvine, California that promotes Ayn Rand's philosophy, called Objectivism. Objectivism is a Philosophy developed by Ayn Rand in the 20th century that encompasses positions on Metaphysics, Epistemology, All of Objectivism rests on Objectivist metaphysics and Objectivist epistemology: the study of the fundamental nature of reality and of the nature Objectivism's Epistemology, like the other branches of Objectivism was present in some form ever since the publication of Atlas Shrugged. The Objectivist ethics is a subset of the Objectivist philosophy formulated by Ayn Rand. Objectivism's Politics, like the other branches of Objectivism was present in some form ever since the publication of Atlas Shrugged. Romantic Realism is an aesthetic term that usually refers to Art that deals with the themes of volition and value while also acknowledging Ayn Rand (ˈaɪn ˈrænd &ndash March 6 1982 born Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum (Алиса Зиновьевна Розенбаум was a Russian born American Ayn Rand was a Russian American Novelist and Philosopher whose relationship with the History of philosophy is Ayn Rand and Objectivism have become the subjects of an extensive body of literature both in favor of Objectivist ideals and critical Many individuals found their support of Libertarianism upon ideological elements derived from the philosophy of novelist Ayn Rand, which she called Objectivism. Objectivism is a Philosophy created by Ayn Rand, which some homosexuals have been interested in for its celebration of personal freedom and individuality Neo-Objectivism covers a large family of philosophical viewpoints and cultural values derived from but not necessarily in agreement with Objectivist philosophy. The Objectivist movement is a movement to study and advance Ayn Rand ’s philosophy Objectivism. The Atlas Society — of which The Objectivist Center (TOC is a part — is a research and advocacy organization promoting "a culture that affirms the core Objectivist values of reason Nathaniel Branden Institute (originally Nathaniel Branden Lectures was an organization founded by Nathaniel Branden in 1958 to promote Ayn Rand 's philosophy of The Collective was a group of men and women who were close confidants students and proponents of Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism during the 50's and 60's 501(c is a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code ( listing 28 types of Non-profit organizations exempt from some federal Irvine ( is an incorporated city in Orange County California, United States Ayn Rand (ˈaɪn ˈrænd &ndash March 6 1982 born Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum (Алиса Зиновьевна Розенбаум was a Russian born American It was established in 1985, three years after Rand's death, by Leonard Peikoff, Rand's legal heir. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Leonard S Peikoff (born October 15, 1933) is an Objectivist philosopher Its executive director is Yaron Brook. Yaron Brook (ירון ברוק born 1961 is the current president and Executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, an educational Non-profit organization

ARI's stated goal is:

. . . to spearhead a cultural renaissance that will reverse the anti-reason, anti-individualism, anti-freedom, anti-capitalist trends in today's culture. The major battleground in this fight for reason and capitalism is the educational institutions—high schools and, above all, the universities, where students learn the ideas that shape their lives. [1]

ARI is mainly an educational organization, but also has "outreach programs. " Its various programs include classes on Objectivism and related subjects offered through its Objectivist Academic Center, public lectures, Op-Eds articles, letters to the editor, competitions for essays about Rand's novels, materials for Objectivist campus clubs, supplying Rand's writings to schools and professors, and providing intellectuals for radio and TV interviews. An editorial, leader (UK or leading article (UK is an article in a Newspaper or Magazine that expresses the opinion of the Editor

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History and context

Leonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's designated legal and intellectual heir, founded the Ayn Rand Institute in 1985, three years after her death. Leonard S Peikoff (born October 15, 1933) is an Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand (ˈaɪn ˈrænd &ndash March 6 1982 born Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum (Алиса Зиновьевна Розенбаум was a Russian born American Both Rand and Peikoff had expressed negative thoughts concerning the formation of bureaucratic organizations designed to promote Objectivism. Bureaucracy is the structure and set of regulations in place to control activity usually in large organizations and government Rand never intended that Objectivism would become an organized movement (especially not with her leading the movement), but she approved of rational individuals with the same ideas working toward a common goal. Peikoff was initially wary of creating ARI, but was eventually persuaded to do so, and in 2006 he commented that he approves of the work ARI has done[2].

The Institute was originally headquartered in Marina del Rey, California and its executive director was Dr. Marina del Rey is a seaside Unincorporated area of Los Angeles County California. Mike Berliner. In 2000, Dr. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Yaron Brook replaced Dr. Yaron Brook (ירון ברוק born 1961 is the current president and Executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, an educational Non-profit organization Berliner as executive director and the Institute was moved to Irvine, California. Irvine ( is an incorporated city in Orange County California, United States

Programs

Free books to schools

ARI offers to give to high schools classroom sets of Ayn Rand's novels Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. Anthem is a Dystopian fiction Novella by Ayn Rand, first published in 1938 The Fountainhead is a 1943 Novel by Ayn Rand. It was Rand's first major literary success and its Royalties and movie rights Atlas Shrugged is a novel by Ayn Rand, first published in 1957 in the United States [3] ARI also continues this program at the university level by offering professors free review copies of Rand's writings.

Student essay contests

ARI sponsors essay contests on Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. Students from across the United States, and sometimes other countries, submit essays based on questions about Rand's novels which stress her ideas and their importance in today's world.

The Anthem essay contest is for 9th and 10th graders with a top prize of $2,000, the Fountainhead essay contest is for 11th and 12th graders with a top prize of $10,000, and the Atlas Shrugged essay contest is for high school seniors entering college and full-time college students, with a top prize of $10,000.

The Institute has offered 521 prizes for the 2008 contests, totalling $81,250. [4]

Campus clubs

ARI offers copies of essays, pamphlets, and recorded lectures, and provides live speakers to Objectivist clubs at universities and high schools. [5]

The Objectivist Academic Center

ARI runs an educational program called the Objectivist Academic Center (OAC), which conducts classes on Objectivism and related fields.

Student assistance

ARI offers financial assistance to students applying to graduate school, and provides mentors for OAC students.

Academic outreach

ARI offers free copies and classroom sets of Rand's books to professors, as well as class syllabi which include Ayn Rand.

Media appearances

Intellectuals from ARI often appear on radio and television, and their Op-Ed articles and letters to the editor have appeared in many major newspapers.

Public lectures

ARI fellows frequently give public lectures in Orange County, California. They also lecture elsewhere, including college campuses across the U. S.

Ayn Rand Bookstore

ARI operates the Ayn Rand Bookstore, which sells lectures and other materials from Objectivists.

Objectivist conferences

ARI organizes a conference each summer which features lectures and dance classes from Objectivists.

Views on religion in politics

Atheism being a tenet of Objectivism, ARI promotes the separation of church and state, and its writers argue that the Religious Right poses a threat to individual rights. Atheism Separation of church and state is a Political and Legal Doctrine that Government and religious institutions are to be kept separate [1] Its writers have argued against displaying religious symbols (such as the Ten Commandments) in government facilities [6] and against faith-based initiatives. The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are a list of religious and moral imperatives that according to Judeo-Christian tradition were authored by God and given The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives ( OFBCI) is a department under the Office of the President of the United States that was established [2] The Institute argues that religion is incompatible with American ideals[7] and opposes the teaching of "intelligent design" in public schools. Intelligent [3] ARI also supports women's right to choose abortion,[8] voluntary euthanasia, and assisted suicide. Overview See also Ethical aspects of abortion Pro-choice advocates emphasize their beliefs that having a child is a personal choice that affects a woman's body and Euthanasia (literally "good death" in Ancient Greek) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner Assisted suicide is the process by which an individual who may otherwise be incapable is provided with the means (drugs or equipment to commit Suicide. [9]

Views on Islam and the War on Terror

ARI has taken many controversial positions with respect to the Islamic world. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation.

They hold that the motivation for Islamic terrorism comes from Muhammad's own teachings, not "poverty" nor a reaction to Western policies. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics [10]

They have urged that the US use overwhelming, retaliatory force to "end states who sponsor terrorism," using whatever means are necessary to end the threat. [4] In his article "Ends States Who Sponsor Terrorism," which was published as a full page ad in the New York Times, Leonard Peikoff wrote:

The choice today is mass death in the United States or mass death in the terrorist nations. Leonard S Peikoff (born October 15, 1933) is an Objectivist philosopher Our Commander-In-Chief must decide whether it is his duty to save Americans or the governments who conspire to kill them.

In response to the Muhammad cartoons controversy, ARI started a Free Speech Campaign.

Though some at ARI initially supported the invasion of Iraq, it opposes how the Iraq War is now being handled. [11]

Since October 2, 2001, the Institute has held that Iran should be the primary target in the war against "Islamic totalitarianism. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. "[12]

The Institute is generally supportive of Israel,[5] though critical of some aspects of Zionism. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. History of Zionism|Timeline of Zionism|World Zionist Organization|Zionist political violence Zionism is an international political movement that originally supported the [13].

Environmentalism and animal rights

ARI is highly critical of environmentalism and animal rights, arguing that they are destructive of human well-being. Environmentalism is a broad philosophy and Social movement centered on a concern for the conservation and improvement of the environment. "Animal liberation" redirects here for other uses see Animal liberation (disambiguation. [14][15]

Diversity, affirmative action, and multiculturalism

The Institute is also highly critical of diversity and affirmative action programs, as well as multiculturalism, arguing that they are based on racist premises. The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified Affirmative action in the United States|Employment equity (Canada|Reservation in India|Numerus clausus The term affirmative action describes many policies aimed at a historically The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified List of racism-related topics|Racism by country Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that [16] [17]

Charitable status

Charity Navigator, which rates charitable and educational organizations to inform potential donors, gives ARI three out of four stars. Charity Navigator is an independent non-profit organization that evaluates American charities. According to the latest data from Charity Navigator, the Institute spends 80. 6% of its expenses on programs, 11. 3% on fundraising, and only 8% on administration. [18]


Board of Directors

ARI speakers and writers

Associates

References

  1. ^ "About ARI". Jeff Britting (born 1957 is an American composer playwright author and producer Yaron Brook (ירון ברוק born 1961 is the current president and Executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute, an educational Non-profit organization Alex Epstein (born 1980 is an American Objectivist intellectual and an analyst at the Ayn Rand Institute. Allan Gotthelf (born Brooklyn NY 1942 is Emeritus professor of Philosophy at The College of New Jersey and visiting professor of history and David Holcberg is a media specialist with the Ayn Rand Institute. John Lewis can refer to Business The John Lewis Partnership, a major British retailer operating supermarkets and department stores Professor Edwin A Locke, Retired Dean’s Professor of Motivation and Leadership at the Robert H Leonard S Peikoff (born October 15, 1933) is an Objectivist philosopher John B Ridpath, PhD (born 1936 is a Canadian Objectivist Intellectual historian and retired Associate professor of Economics Richard M Salsman is an American economist and lecturer His work incorporates Objectivist philosophy and Austrian economics. Peter Schwartz is a writer and journalist who follows the Objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand. Tara Smith (born 1961 is a professor of Philosophy and holder of the BB&T Chair for the Study of Objectivism and holder of the Anthem John A Allison IV is the chairman and chief executive officer of BB&T, a financial holdings company listed on the New York Stock Exchange with more than $100
  2. ^ Peikoff quoted from his biography, Leonard Peikoff: In His Own Words http://www.aynrandbookstore2.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LP80DV
  3. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: About ARI
  4. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Essay Contests
  5. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Student Clubs
  6. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: The Ten Commandments vs. America (Providence Journal, Louisville Courier-Journal)
  7. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Religion vs. America
  8. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Supreme Court Should Protect Right to Abortion in Current Partial-Birth Case
  9. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: A Culture of Living Death (San Francisco Chronicle, Louisville Courier-Journal, South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
  10. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: The Terrorists' Motivation: Islam (Canberra Times, Fort Worth Star Telegram)
  11. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: What We Owe Our Soldiers (The Capital Times & Wisconsin State Journal)
  12. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: "End States Who Sponsor Terrorism"
  13. ^ 'You don't fight a tactic' | Jerusalem Post
  14. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Man vs. Nature (Sacramento Bee)
  15. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Animal Rights and the New Man Haters
  16. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Multiculturalism: The New Racism
  17. ^ The Ayn Rand Institute: Racism and Diversity
  18. ^ Charity Navigator Rating - The Ayn Rand Institute

External links

Sites critical of ARI

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