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.
The Pandemic and the Economy with Yaron Brook and Rob Tarr
Philosophy for Living On Earth
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The Pandemic and the Economy with Yaron Brook and Rob Tarr
With the stock market now crashing and many people facing unemployment in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, governments are reacting with a variety allegedly aimed at stabilizing the markets and promoting economic security.
What effects will these measures have on the economy? Will they address the root causes of the crash or might they aggravate the situation further?
In this special episode of Philosophy for Living on Earth, finance and economics specialists Yaron Brook and Rob Tarr join us to answer these questions from a rational perspective.
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.
