Contrary to common belief, philosophy is not a useless field for academics in an ivory tower, detached from reality. Approached rationally, its principles are the indispensable foundation and practical toolset for navigating the complexities of life on earth. In this series, we explore important philosophical issues, offering answers to life's big questions, and contemporary controversies, from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
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Contrary to common belief, philosophy is not a useless field for academics in an ivory tower, detached from reality. Approached rationally, its principles are the indispensable foundation and practical toolset for navigating the complexities of life on earth. In this series, we explore important philosophical issues, offering answers to life's big questions, and contemporary controversies, from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
Abortion is an important issue consistently in the public discourse. What makes it so persistent? Should there be any legal limit on abortion? Much of the discussion about abortion revolves around differing views of when life begins. Is there something significantly different about an entity before and after it’s born?
Join David Birnbaum as he interviews philosopher Ben Bayer on the question: Is abortion immoral?
Philosophy for Living On Earth
Contrary to common belief, philosophy is not a useless field for academics in an ivory tower, detached from reality. Approached rationally, its principles are the indispensable foundation and practical toolset for navigating the complexities of life on earth. In this series, we explore important philosophical issues, offering answers to life's big questions, and contemporary controversies, from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
