The Atlas Society Chats

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - December 2024

The Atlas Society — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:06:38 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special “Ask Me Anything about Philosophy” event on Twitter/X where Dr. Hicks answers questions ranging from the interest in Kant and Hegel today, whether muscular Liberalism is needed to protect Enlightenment values in the West, whether the West is "culturally Christian," and more.

Reflections on US Elections with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:19:10 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for an analysis of the November 5th elections, their significance, and why the results may signify an endorsement not only of Trump as a candidate but of MAGA values and Republican rule broadly (and lastingly).

The French Revolution (for Conservatives & Liberals) with Stephen Hicks

The Atlas Society — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:49:50 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks, Ph.D. for a Spaces discussion on X outlining the main phases of the French Revolution and highlighting its relevance to our philosophical and political arguments today.

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - October 2024

The Atlas Society — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:50:42 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special “Ask Me Anything” event on Twitter/X where Dr. Hicks answers questions on philosophy, Objectivism, and more.

The Virtues of Republicanism & Constitutionalism of American Republicans

The Atlas Society — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:46:55 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a historical and philosophical analysis of Republican governance and efforts to uphold the U.S. Constitution by modern Republicans.

The Vices of Democracy & Illiberalism of American Democrats

The Atlas Society — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:06:43 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a historical and philosophical analysis of democracy as an institution and why the modern Democratic Party threatens classical liberal thought.

Was Nietzsche Pro-Slavery? with Stephen Hicks

The Atlas Society — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:25:55 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior and Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University Stephen Hicks, Ph.D. for a deep dive into Friedrich Nietzsche and his various remarks on the concept and practice of slavery, including his perspective on servitude to some higher authority as the most ennobling of sort of life.

The GOP’s Positive Platform Shift on Abortion with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:02:16 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a Spaces discussion on recent changes to the GOP’s stance on abortion.

"In its 2024 platform, the Republican Party materially altered, for the better, its formal stance on abortion, away from the oxymoronic 'unborn child' language of 2016. This could be the start of something good and permanent. Thankfully the GOP has a 'pro-choice wing' headed by Nancy Mace (Rep-SC). Also, the ending of Roe v. Wade (1973) by SCOTUS in 2022, although problematic, at least allowed extended abortion rights to women in many states. In time, we could see a full, universal right." - Richard Salsman

Was Ayn Rand a Liberal Democrat? with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:13:50 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a Spaces discussion covering the question, "Was Ayn Rand a Liberal Democrat?"

"Ayn Rand was not a "liberal Democrat" in the sense of being an advocate of the welfare state. But was she a defender of "liberal democracy"? And would she have been tempted by "free-market authoritarianism"?" - Robert Tracinski

The Ethical Root of Hatred for Profit with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:26:55 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a Spaces discussion on recent polls pointing to mounting hostility to profit and an exploration into the philosophical underpinnings of this trend.

"Polls show that most people distrust and despise profit, while economists insist that 'perfect competition' entails a 'zero profit condition.' Anti-profit bias arises from a distrust of egoism and a belief in the 'zero-sum' premise versus the trader principle." - Richard Salsman

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - July 2024

The Atlas Society — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:09:00 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar, Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special "Ask Me Anything" where Dr. Hicks answers questions related to work/life mindset, socialism as a failed philosophy, Objectivism, and more.

Legal Subjectivism v. Donald Trump with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:15:12 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a summary and analysis of President Trump's four trials, his recent conviction in New York as a “felon,” the postmodernist subjectivism and arbitrariness of his foes, and the persistent erosion of the rule of law in America.

Property Is People: Ayn Rand’s Defense of Property Rights with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:34:53 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a discussion on Ayn Rand’s definition of property, property rights, and the moral case for why property must be protected.

Ask Me Anything About Capitalism with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:05:30 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a special Ask Me Anything about Capitalism along with topics related to the Dow Jones, abolishment of the FED, fractional reserve banking and more.

Lost in Model Land with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Wed, 08 May 2024 23:35:37 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert for a discussion on the use and abuse of mental models in understanding and dealing with reality.

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - May 2024

The Atlas Society — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:44:48 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar, Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special "Ask Me Anything" where Dr. Hicks answers questions relating to the origin of rights, the impact of Thomas Aquinas on European social/political thought, Objectivism and a philosophy, and more.

Privacy Is Not A Luxury: The Atlas Society Chats with Naomi Brockwell

The Atlas Society — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:07:49 +0000

Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for a special Spaces on X with tech journalist Naomi Brockwell to discuss privacy and digital privacy concerns.

Naomi Brockwell is a tech journalist, and creator of "NBTV.media" which teaches people how to reclaim control of their lives in the digital age. Naomi was a producer for the 2015 feature documentary Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It, and producer of the 2018 award-winning documentary about the housing crash The Bubble.

“The Nihilism of Environmentalism” with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:05:55 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a Twitter/X Spaces discussing the destructive nature of environmentalism as an ideology.

“Is Having Children a Sacrifice?” with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:04:32 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion on child rearing and the definition of sacrifice.

Did Thomas Kuhn Make Science Postmodern? with Stephen Hicks

The Atlas Society — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:45:28 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion on Thomas Kuhn, his ideas, and influence on scientific thought.

Conservatives on Heels: What Do They Hope to Conserve? with Richard Salsman

The Atlas Society — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:04:04 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion exploring the challenges conservatives face in advancing their ideas politically.

"Unlike liberals, Democrats, libertarians, Republicans, and Objectivists, conservatives have no distinct name brand to suggest what they actually stand for and would fight for, other than what rivals have instituted in the past. Conservatives can’t gain ground morally or politically because they’re always on their heels, reacting, helping their foes consolidate their gains. Conservatives should cease being so ideologically promiscuous, pick a lane (actual brand name), and adopt the absolutist, rock-ribbed principles which promote and sustain reason, liberty, and capitalism."

Can You Be Good Without God? with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:39:09 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion on religion along with an introduction to Ayn Rand’s case for a secular basis of morality.

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - March 2024

The Atlas Society — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:39:16 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at Rockford, Stephen Hicks, Ph.D. where he takes philosophical questions relation to postmodernism, fascism, money, free speech, and more.

Ask Me Anything with Richard Salsman - February 2024

The Atlas Society — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:11:39 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a special “Ask Me Anything” where he takes questions on immigration, foreign policy, government affairs, taxation, and more.

“The One Big Thing You’re Getting Wrong About Consciousness” with Robert Tracinski

The Atlas Society — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:36:27 +0000

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a discussion on consciousness and how different philosophers have attempted to explain man's perception and understanding of the world around him.