Introductory essays by Joel Katz

Last modified: September 9, 1995

  • Sequential Essays -- Introduction to Objectivism
    1. Introduction
    2. Logic and meaning
    3. Reality
    4. Answers to problems, Part I
    5. Answers to problems, Part II
    6. Knowledge: reason and meaning
    7. Ethics: coulds, shoulds, and oughts
    8. What is Individualism? -- (By Raymie Stata)
    9. Mind and Body: Free Will and Causality
  • Stand-Alone Introductory Essays
  • Five-Minute Speech -- Introduction to Philosophy
  • Essay on Anthem
  • Response to Michael Ward'sFailures of Objectivism
  • Invitation to Libertarians
  • Advanced Essays
  • Existence and cosmology: Part I
  • Cosmology I: Two Letters
  • Return to the Objectivism home page.

    This sequence of essays introducing Objectivism was written by S. Joel Katz -- djls@gate.net. The series was originally distributed by an Internet mailing list.

    Questions about the material presented, suggestiions about how to improve it, or information about where it is unclear would be very valuable. Please send any comments to djls@gate.net; all mail will be answered.


    Disclaimers: This work is intended for distribution to those interested in the philosophical works of Ayn Rand. The ideas expressed herein are those solely of myself. No representation or claim is made that I speak for Ayn Rand, Objectivism, or any organization, or that I state official Objectivist positions.