Education Programs 2014

The Atlas Society is focused on helping students at all levels develop a strong understanding of what Objectivism holds and why it is true. We are also interested in research developing Objectivism further. And we maintain, in this work, the spirit of benevolent interaction that characterizes open Objectivism.

For 2014, we have some new plans. Let me lay them out chronologically:

Continuing programs

Graduate Scholarships : We continue to support students pursuing advanced degrees in philosophy and related fields. The deadline to apply for 2014-2015 academic-year funding is March 1.

Atlas Summit student programs : The 2014 Atlas Summit will be held in Manchester, NH, June 19-22. Thursday, June 19, features two Objectivist Education courses, one introductory and one intermediate. And the rest of the Atlas Summit program is a smorgasbord of Objectivist ideas. It's the perfect way to learn about Objectivism or deepen your understanding.

Students can register for the Atlas Summit at a substantial discount from normal rates. And for financially-pressed students, we have a limited number of scholarships covering registration cost, room and board, and even travel.

Changes for 2014

Graduate Seminar—not this year: For ten years, we have offered in August a week-long Graduate Seminar in Objectivist Philosophy and Method. This year, however, we have been working with a lot of undergraduates through Students for Liberty and the Atlas Summit scholarship program. Meanwhile, long-time Graduate Seminar attendees are now pursuing their own careers. So for 2014, we are trying something new, and we won't hold a Graduate Seminar.

But here's what we will do instead:

Objectivism from the Source : For undergraduates, we will be launching in the fall a new series of live, distance-learning courses. We will start with "Objectivism from the Source," a seminar surveying the philosophy. We will be reading key Ayn Rand essays and exploring the meaning of her ideas for today's world. Full details on this course will be coming out by summer time. [August update: The course starts September 18. Get all the information here .]

Research Workshop:  For the most advanced scholars, we continue to offer a monthly Research Workshop online. In the Research Workshop in Objectivist Philosophy, we discuss new and classic writings deepening and extending Objectivism. The Research Workshop is open to scholars with a systematic understanding of Objectivism. If you are interested and think you are qualified, send me a note to inquire.

Objectivist Studies: We plan to revive the Objectivist Studies monograph series . We will be drawing on new studies like those featured in the Research Workshop to provide the anchor content of the new monographs, which we expect to feature debate between the authors of the anchor essays and critical commentators. Our previous Objectivist Studies monographs have garnered praise and attention. We hope the new series will, too.

Atlas University : Throughout the year, we will also continue to build our online library of Atlas University video courses. Look for new Atlas Shrugged scene commentaries introducing Ayn Rand's ideas. And look for new additions to " Reason, " David Kelley's and my in-depth discussion of the Objectivist epistemology and philosophy of mind.

With all these programs on offer, in 2014, we think any student or scholar interested in Objectivism at any level will find a welcome in our engaging courses. We will continue to look for new minds and fresh thoughts on how to grow and understand the insights of Objectivism.

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