Philosophy: Who Needs It?

Spoiler: You do!

Join us for our first meeting of 2024 and one of Rand’s all time classic works.

“Now some of you might say, as many people do: ‘Aw, I never think in such abstract terms—I want to deal with concrete, particular, real-life problems—what do I need philosophy for?’ My answer is: In order to be able to deal with concrete, particular, real-life problems—i.e., in order to be able to live on earth.”

- Ayn Rand, Philosophy: Who Needs It
In this essay, Ayn Rand takes the reader on a clarifying tour of philosophy, covering: what philosophy is, why philosophy is relevant (and for whom), what the basic branches of philosophy are, and more.
The full essay is available here: https://courses.aynrand.org/works/philosophy-who-needs-it/
Do read it before coming!

Location: Pleasance Cafe (look out for table with an "Objectivist Society Discussion Group" poster)