Ed Hudgins Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The Atlas Society Marks Its 20th Anniversary!On February 24, 1990, George Walsh and David Kelley stood before a crowded lecture hall in New York City to announce the birth of the Institute for Objectivist Studies, now named The Atlas Society.(David Kelley, February 24, 1990)As the late Prof. Walsh pointed out in introducing Dr. Kelley's talk that evening, this was the first time in the history of Objectivist excommunications that the heretics did not simply walk away. Rather, it signaled the beginning of a new, independent, and open Objectivist movement, one that appreciates the fact that individuals must come to the truth in their own way and that takes a tolerant, rational attitude toward intellectual debate. Since that day, we have worked to eliminate from Objectivism the closed and dogmatic attitudes that had kept it from spreading its life-affirming message. In addition to the achievements of our organization over the past two decades, it is gratifying to see the many other initiatives-groups, websites, and publications-that have enriched this new movement. Mark our 20th anniversary by traveling back to that day with us: listen to Dr. Kelley's riveting presentation, with Prof. Walsh's introduction, now online in MP-3 audio format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9thdoctor Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBrcMfiN_TQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBrcMfiN_TQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBrcMfiN_TQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 OK, now you've done it! I particularly like the PC line "...fightin injuns on his white horse..."http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHD_wT6IzYoAdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9thdoctor Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 OK, now you've done it! I particularly like the PC line "...fightin injuns on his white horse..."Ugh, pretty cheesy...but are you sure you put this on the right thread?http://www.objectivistliving.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2915&pid=91574&st=0entry91574 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 OK, now you've done it! I particularly like the PC line "...fightin injuns on his white horse..."Ugh, pretty cheesy...but are you sure you put this on the right thread?http://www.objectivi...t=0entry91574Damn...I had just read some of the Washington post and went back to the Active Posts and caught your name - hit the link and ASSUMED that it was the George Washington thread.See what happens when you rush!Thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Grieb Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Kelley's speech was great moment. Let's have many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9thdoctor Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 On February 24, 1990, George Walsh and David Kelley stood before a crowded lecture hall in New York City to announce the birth of the Institute for Objectivist Studies, now named The Atlas Society.I bought this lecture on tape waaay back when, and actually played it at a club meeting and led a discussion. ARI must not have heard about it, otherwise I’d have gotten an earful I’m sure. I was about to graduate, it was one of the last meetings I led. It wasn’t well attended and was uneventful, as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Gosh, does The Atlas Society still exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Grieb Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I spoke to Ed Hudgins yesterday at the Atlas Society phone number and I have been in the office during January of this year. I should also mention that Ed Hudgins publishes comments and articles every week for the Atlas Society. Edited February 26, 2010 by Chris Grieb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Happy anniversary, TAS!Kat and I are glad you were founded and have been run and fostered by some of best people we know. May you have a long, influential and productive existence.Michael & Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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