In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer interviews Harry Binswanger about Ayn Rand’s philosophical approach to life and the invaluable lessons we can learn from the way she lived.
Among the topics covered:
● How Rand integrated philosophy into her life;
● How Rand used philosophy to understand herself and others;
● What it was like to work with Rand on philosophical projects;
● How philosophy empowered Rand to continue learning throughout her life;
● What surprising conclusions Rand came to through her philosophy;
● How Rand helped Binswanger develop as a philosopher.
Mentioned in this episode are “100 Voices: An Oral History of Ayn Rand” ([ Ссылка ]) by Scott McConnell and “Ayn Rand’s Philosophic Achievement (Part 1)” ([ Ссылка ]) by Harry Binswanger.
This episode was recorded on February 2, 2024.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:50 Philosophy in Rand’s life
0:10:30 Understanding herself and others
0:23:53 Philosophical projects with Rand
0:36:58 Rand’s learning throughout life
0:48:00 Rand’s surprising conclusions
0:54:10 Rand and Binswanger’s development
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