Patrick N.

Just cast my ballot for Bush. "Anyone but Kerry"

Thank you for all the helpful responses. David: I have heard of Tara Smith, I even own a taped lecture course by her called Rationality and Objectivity. I think I’ll try to contact her and see if I can get some advice. BTW: Are you actually a dog?? Ray: I will definitely take courses at the OAC. I see it as a treasure-trove of knowledge just waiting for me. Also, the idea of taking graduate courses at a university with Objectivist professors is just a shot in the dark at this point. I am just seeing what is possible out there, as I still have two years to figure this out. I could survive at a university without Objectivists— that’s probably what I’ll end up having to do anyway. Burgess: You are right that long-term happiness is what matters most. Right now I work as a restaurant manager. I do not enjoy my work—I have no interest in it whatsoever. Working at a community college would be preferable to what I do now. Certainly the idea of being a graduate student is extremely appealing to me, as opposed to working at a restaurant. When I start to look for jobs in academia, I won’t need to work at Stanford or Yale, as long as I find a job I like.

What about slander and libel?

Christ, are you serious? Just kidding...thank God. I have been wondering about Catholic Colleges myself. I wonder if it would be better than going to a left-wing state university. Anyone know?

Certainly.

http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=3982 Interesting. Peikoff for Kerry, Binswanger for Bush. And some people call Objectivism dogmatic...

I met my wife on an online dating service. Her profile said: "Two words: Ayn Rand!" We have been very happily married for two years!

It's my lifelong dream to receive a PhD and pursue a career as an academic philosopher. I plan to teach, write, and help spread Objectivism. Right now I am working to make this dream a reality. I am planning on utilizing the OAC and, if I can, the Anthem Foundation. I am almost halfway done with my undergraduate studies and soon I will be applying to graduate schools. Does anyone know of Objectivist Professors currently teaching graduate programs in philosophy? When I go to grad school I would much rather work toward my PhD under the guidance of an Objectivist, rather than someone whose ideas will be radically opposed to mine. I am hoping to find a professor like Allan Gotthelf. Any help would be greatly appreciated!