Students For Liberty Resources, The Atlas Society | Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Atlas Shrugged

The Atlas Society offers a wealth of material for learning about Objectivism. On this page, we've collected links to web-pages and e-documents that student groups can use to explore the Objectivist world-view and hold discussions.

Reading Group Curricula

Introduction to Objectivism (6 parts)
by William R Thomas
Objectivism places the principle of individual rights in a philosophical context that grounds it in the nature of human beings and relates it to ethics, epistemology, and art.
Objectivist Political Philosophy (6 parts)
by Alexander R. Cohen
In order to make society valuable, man needs a government that identifies, respects, upholds, and defends his rights—but does not invent false ones.
You Don’t Have Toby Alexander R. Cohen
Just as the Objectivist politics seeks to liberate us, so does the Objectivist ethics. The key is to focus on values.The Moral Foundations of Capitalismby Alexander R. Cohen
Capitalism is the social system in which you can pursue and achieve the values that make human life possible.
Smash the State—or Just Shrink It?
by Alexander R. Cohen
Objectivism and the principle of individual rights have led some people to reject government altogether. But in fact, it takes government to make rights work.Introduction to “The Objectivist Ethics”by Alexander R. Cohen
In a sweeping essay, Ayn Rand showed that your life is the purpose of morality, and set outthe foundations of a moral code designed to help you make the most of it.Objectivist Perspectives on Warby Alexander R. Cohen
Productive people would be better off if everyone respected rights, but statism causes wars, and free people sometimes need to fight them.

Books and Pamphlets

The Moral Revolution in Atlas Shrugged
by Nathaniel Branden
This classic, by Nathaniel Branden, was prepared under Ayn Rand 's oversight. It offers a classic analysis of Rand's portrayal of her radical, new ethical perspective.

What is Objectivism?
by William R Thomas

An introduction to Objectivism through a series of linked answers to basic questions.

The Logical Structure of Objectivism
by David Kelley and William R Thomas

Objectivism: 200-level. For serious students who want to master the reasoning behind Ayn Rand's thought.

The Contested Legacy of Ayn Rand
by David Kelley

The founding document of open Objectivism. A treatise on justice and the value of intellectual toleration.

Unrugged Individualismby David Kelley

Is egoism compatible with benevolence? David Kelley shows how.

Radical for Capitalismby William R Thomas

An introduction to Ayn Rand's political thought.

Rich-Hunt: The Back-Dated Options Frenzy and the Ordeal of Greg Reyes by Roger Donway

The story of Greg Reyes, a creative, dynamic entrepreneur persecuted by the haters of capitalism.