Online Discussion: Ayn Rand's America's Persecuted Minority: Big Business

Join us for a provocative online discussion as we dive into Ayn Rand's compelling essay, "America's Persecuted Minority: Big Business," featured in her collection, Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal.

In this essay, Rand boldly challenges the prevailing negative perception of big business. She argues that far from being exploiters, "big businessmen" are, in fact, the creative giants and productive innovators who drive progress, create wealth, and benefit society on an unparalleled scale.

This online meeting offers a unique opportunity to:

• Deconstruct Rand's Radical Thesis: Explore her controversial claim that "big business" is a unjustly maligned group.

• Examine the Nature of Profit and Production: Discuss Rand's view on the moral justification of capitalism and the role of the entrepreneur.

• Analyze Historical and Contemporary Context: How do Rand's arguments about regulation, economic policy, and public sentiment resonate with today's economic and political landscape?

• Engage in Respectful Debate: Share your interpretations, agreements, and disagreements in a lively and intellectually honest environment.

To get the most out of the discussion, we highly recommend reading Ayn Rand's essay "America's Persecuted Minority: Big Business," available in her book Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, also available at the link below:

https://courses.aynrand.org/works/americas-persecuted-minority-big-business/

Audio of Ayn Rand's lecture on this topic is also recommended, available at the link below:

https://youtu.be/vThJtOIrGmk?si=0hcsrSIfpu40jnEp

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in economics, business ethics, political philosophy, Objectivism, or the societal role of wealth creation. All perspectives are welcome for a respectful and insightful exchange.

Please register in advance via the Meetup App.

Link to enter meeting below:

https://meet.google.com/hsy-jamd-ecf

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.