"Atlas Shrugged" Panel Discussion June 30, 2011

For our last meeting in June, Phoenix Objectivists will host a public viewing video lectures of prominent speakers as they discuss the impact of "Atlas Shrugged" and Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism on the world.

It was an extraordinary day to celebrate an extraordinary novel! On October 6, 2007, hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ayn Rand's signature novel, Atlas Shrugged.

Since its publication, Ayn Rand’s "Atlas Shrugged" has inspired millions. We will watch the second part of a meeting of scholars, experts and achievers who discuss the literary, philosophical, moral, economic and political aspects of this great novel and its impact on our world–past, present and future.

Opening remarks will be made by Atlas Society Advocacy Director Edward Hudgins, followed by Institute for Saint John's University philosophy Professor Dr. Douglas Rasmussen who will introduce the panelists.

Then Dr. Tibor Machan will give a lecture entitled "Atlas and Ethics", Atlas Society Programs Director William Thomas will discuss "Atlas and Loving Life" and finally Dr. David Meyer will lecture on "Atlas and the American Revolution".

After all of the speakers have finished they will field questions from the audience.

After we finish watching the video, we will discuss the points brought up in it. Running time will be 1 hour and 20 minutes

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