In this first of two episodes on politics, Gloria Alvarez, Harry Binswanger and Onkar Ghate discuss individual rights as the foundation of government. They address the clash between individualism and collectivism in politics, what rights are and how they determine the proper role of government.

If you have ever wondered what philosophy is and how ideas shape human life, this series is for you. Join Gloria Álvarez as she interviews Ayn Rand Institute philosophers Harry Binswanger and Onkar Ghate on Ayn Rand’s revolutionary philosophy: Objectivism. This in-depth but accessible discussion series covers a broad range of topics, starting from the fundamentals of philosophy to ethics, politics and art.