About this episode

The episode features discussions on heroism and collectivism with Dr. Andrew Bernstein and Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos.

Professor Andrew Bernstein is an author and an Objectivist philosopher who has written extensively on heroism, capitalism, and the value of great literature.Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology. He formerly worked at ARI, and prior to that Nikos spent more than a decade in academia in the UK, teaching at the University of Kent, Loughborough University, and York St John University. He is the author of Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars (Societas, 2021), and is a frequent commentator on UK media.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…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Liebowitz

Guests: Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos

Topics covered

• heroism
• capitalism
• collectivism
• individualism
• philosophy
• literature

Keywords

• heroism
• capitalism
• collectivism
• individual rights
• Ayn Rand
• Objectivism
• philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ARI

Books & works: Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars

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