Aaron Smith on the Value of Reading Widely in Philosophy – New Ideal

Posted: October 19, 2021 at 10:55 pm

Aaron Smith discusses the value of studying many different philosophers on The Don Watkins Show.

In this episode of The Don Watkins Show, I talk about why its important to study philosophy, including the works of philosophers you think are wrong in fundamental ways. We give special attention to the philosophic training provided by the faculty of Ayn Rand Institutes Objectivist Academic Center.

Among the topics covered:

Mentioned in the discussion is Ayn Rands lecture Philosophy: Who Needs It. Also relevant is my article Why Read Thinkers You Disagree With. If youre interested in learning more about the Objectivist Academic Center, you can find out more here.

This podcast was recorded on May 13, 2021. Listen to the discussion below. Or listen from your mobile device onApple Podcasts,Google Podcasts,SpotifyorYouTube.

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