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Michael Liebowitz and Andrew Bernstein discuss the moral and romantic themes in the movie 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.'

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz welcomes philosopher and novelist Andrew Bernstein to discuss the movie, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon."Bernstein, well-known for his works on Objectivist philosophy and his powerful fiction, joins Michael to explore the moral and romantic themes that drive the story.About Michael Liebowitz :Michael 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 defense 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…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Liebowitz

Guest: Andrew Bernstein

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Objectivist philosophy
• moral themes
• romantic themes
• cultural critique

Keywords

• She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
• Andrew Bernstein
• Michael Liebowitz
• Objectivism
• philosophy
• film discussion
• moral themes

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Books & works: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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