
Ayn Rand Centre UK Podcast
Panel discussions & debates on philosophy, psychology, culture, and politics, with leading intellectuals from around the world.
Latest episodes

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 32min
Of Living Death | Don Watkins & James Valliant
Explore the impact of Vatican II on Catholic Church practices, contrasting Ayn Rand's views on sex and marriage with Christian ideologies. Delve into the psychological aspects of seeking validation through physical desires and critique the church's stance on abortion. Concluding remarks encourage membership benefits for further engaging discussions.

May 27, 2021 • 1h 30min
Our Cultural Value-Deprivation | Don Watkins & James Valliant

May 20, 2021 • 1h 27min
An Untitled Letter - Don Watkins & James Valliant
Don Watkins & James Valliant discuss Ayn Rand's Untitled Letter.

May 13, 2021 • 1h 29min
The Goal of My Writing - Don Watkins & James Valliant
Don Watkins & James Valliant discuss "The Goal of My Writing," the essay by Ayn Rand.

May 5, 2021 • 1h 31min
Apollo and Dionysus - Don Watkins & James Valliant
Don Watkins & James Valliant discuss Ayn Rand's essay "Apollo and Dionysus."

Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 31min
Art and Sense of Life - Don Watkins & James Valliant
Don Watkins & James Valliant discuss the essay "Art and Sense of Life" by Ayn Rand.

Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 22min
Philosophy and Sense of Life - Don Watkins & James Valliant
Read the essay here: https://courses.aynrand.org/works/philosophy-and-sense-of-life/

Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 30min
Man's Rights | Don Watkins & James Valliant
Read the essay here: https://bit.ly/2RECFZl

Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 25min
Selfishness Without a Self - Don Watkins & James Valliant
"Selfishness is a profoundly philosophical, conceptual achievement. Anyone who holds a tribal lone wolf as an image of selfishness, is merely confessing the perceptual nature of his own mental functioning.” Ayn Rand, "Selfishness Without a Self”In this essay, Ayn Rand dives into what it means, and requires, to be truly selfish. Don Watkins and James Valliant discuss.

Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 30min
The Missing Link - with Don Watkins & James Valliant
Don Watkins and James Valliant discuss Ayn Rand's essay, "The Missing Link".Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/