the tortured one Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I have decided, having read through The Fountainhead and doing some soul-searching, that I want to become a writer/philosopher. I have always loved creating new worlds, and observing the world we live in. And the only philosophy that has provided me with the optimism to live life the way I want to live is Objectivism. my next question is, where to start? My dad is really pushing for the Ludwig Von Mises institute in Auburn, but I know I can do better than that. As an aspiring writer and Objectivist, what would everyone recommend to me? How sincerly would I love to be able to have a conversation with Leonard Peikoff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I have decided, having read through The Fountainhead and doing some soul-searching, that I want to become a writer/philosopher. As an aspiring writer and Objectivist, what would everyone recommend to me? How sincerly would I love to be able to have a conversation with Leonard Peikoff... ARI offers undergraduate and graduate coursework, not accredited, but you can take them with a regular philosophy major. I plan to (first BS in Business-then Masters and hopefully doctorate in philosophy and or literature) apply this year. Applications are taken April to Sept. Check ARI Undergraduate Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworks soundlabs Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I suggest you delve into everything. There is a wealth of information at you local library, I suggest you start there. I don't know what your highschool education is like, but I suggest taking as many liberal art classes as possible. Do everything from physics to history to math to communications, and of course: philosophy and logic courses. I personally believe having a solid grasp on the worlds workings is a vital foundation for any aspiring philosopher (or any other proffession for that matter). I believe Ayn Rand would agree, as I remember hearing that she took history, and writing classes throughout college. You will find that if you create a mindframe that includes all information as important, no matter how trivial it may seem, you will establish a greater interest in all subject matters you choose to pursue. You will also find that it is easier to remember "dull" subjects when you create an interest for them. I would personally go to an accredited college, and if you wish, simultanously take classes at a school such as ARI. For now though, suck up all the information you can. This forum is a great place to start testing your ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tortured one Posted January 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'm in college right now, and my school (the Citadel) is a liberal arts college (though it has a school of engineering) I am a business major who realized he wanted to be a writer too late to change majors. I intent to make all my non-departmental electives English or philosophy classes. I am already taking two philosophy classes this semester. My main concern is now getting a proper education in Objectivist philosophy, and in the arts of Romanticism and Romantic writing. Of course I own the Romantic Manifesto and The Art of Fiction, I am looking for a more formal education in the manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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