Philosophy is the prime mover of human history; it is the science dealing with the fundamental ideas that shape our lives and our culture. But what is the prime mover within philosophy? Ayn Rand provided the answer: “Philosophy is primarily epistemology—the science of the means, the rules, and the methods of human knowledge.”

In this lecture, Mr. Harriman will discuss a new theory of induction by Leonard Peikoff and presents highlights from his forthcoming book, The Logical Leap: Induction in Physics. He will argue that an understanding of the inductive method can rescue the field of theoretical physics, now lost in a world of floating abstractions. Finally, he will describe how a proper inductive approach can revolutionize the field of science education.

If we want a better world for ourselves and our children, we must bring about an epistemological revolution—and Dr. Peikoff’s theory of induction makes this possible.