Rand believed implicitly in anarchy of the mind – nobody has a duty to let others control their life. Why did she then reject anarchy as a practical system? Was she right to do so?
The salon will be a mostly discussion format with only a short presentation. This is the right room for an argument.

When: October 11, 2009 11:00 AM

Where:
White Horse Tavern
116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-6633

Nathaniel Branden’s Conceptualization of Self-Esteem:
Why It Is Important — and Two Simple Questions the Asking of Which Have Direct & Immediate Self-Esteem Boosting Effects

Date : Sunday September 13th
Time : 11am
Venue :
White Horse Tavern
116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-6633

Mark Shar, a BON founding member and long-time BON participant and fan of Ayn Rand’s works, will present his thoughts & ideas about Nathaniel Branden’s conceptualization of self-esteem and why it is important.

Questions that will be addressed include:
- What is self-esteem?
- How does Rand’s definition differ from Branden’s?
- Are there things/people external to self that can increase or decrease one’s self-esteem?
- Why understanding this concept — and especially Branden’s conceptualization of it — is vital to your psychological health and, in particular, your happiness & success, your felt enjoyment and level of satisfaction in life.
- What are the actions or practices that enhance self-esteem?
- What are two simple questions you can ask yourself, day in and day out, about anything and everything in your life that will, in the asking have a direct and immediate positive impact on your self-esteem, your happiness and your level of satisfaction in life?

See previous post for details

This is an interview between Tom Snyder and Ayn Rand.

“If an institution of that magnitude (Harvard), were preaching the proper ideas – that is the ideas that America was originally based… The philosophy of Aristotle… Which was the father of this country. If they were doing that, you could have the biggest Renaissance of the world… A better Renaissance than the first one… This country would come back to life…” ~ Ayn Rand

Chris B is in from California to present this fascinating topic. (I hope railroads are in there somewhere.)
Please note this is the August salon, the July salon is on the 26th. I know they are only two weeks apart but our distinguished presenters are in great demand.

Date : Sunday August 9th
Time : 3pm
Venue :
White Horse Tavern
116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-6633

Please also note the start time is later than usual. Furthermore the time and location are subject to change. It will be Sunday afternoon in Boston but within those parameters details may change.