Philosophy: Who Needs It?

James Valliant, Don Watkins

Presented at: Discussing Ayn Rand's Essays

Date: Feb 03, 2021

“Now some of you might say, as many people do: ‘Aw, I never think in such abstract terms—I want to deal with concrete, particular, real-life problems—what do I need philosophy for?’ My answer is: In order to be able to deal with concrete, particular, real-life problems—i.e., in order to be able to live on earth.”
–Ayn Rand, Philosophy: Who Needs It?

In this essay, Ayn Rand takes the reader on a clarifying tour of philosophy, covering: what philosophy is, why philosophy is relevant (and for whom), what the basic branches of philosophy are, and more.

Join our discussion with James Valliant & Don Watkins, where we will explore this essay and discuss why Rand’s approach to philosophy is unique, compared to some prominent approaches to philosophy both within and outside academia.

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YouTube, 2021 (En) - 90 mins