A Conversation with a Young Objectivist

About this episode

Michael Liebowitz interviews philosopher Liam Stayton about Objectivism and its relevance to politics.

Liam Stayton is a philosopher, a student, and a Junior Fellow at The Objective Standard Institute. On this episode Michael has him on to discuss numerous topics of relevance to Objectivists and others who take a philosophical approach to politics.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Liebowitz

Guest: Liam Stayton

Topics covered

• Objectivism
• philosophy
• politics
• individualism
• cultural critique

Keywords

• Objectivism
• philosophy
• politics
• individual rights
• Ayn Rand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Objective Standard Institute

Books & works: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime, View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty

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