Free Lecture sponsored by the Ayn Rand Institute: AMERICA vs. AMERICANS

From its beginning, America has stood for the ideals of the Enlightenment: reason, individual rights, capitalism, the pursuit of happiness. The dominant trends in America today, however--trends endorsed not only by our leadership, but seemingly by the public at large--represent the opposite of these ideals. In his talk, Dr. Peikoff explores this contradiction, along with our current moral cowardice, giving special emphasis to foreign policy.

Who: Dr. Leonard Peikoff, legal and intellectual heir of novelist/philosopher Ayn Rand, and founder of the Ayn Rand Institute. Dr. Peikoff is the author of Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand and The Ominous Parallels: The End of Freedom in America.

What: Lecture titled America vs. Americans" followed by a Q&A and a reception. The public and media are invited. Admission is free.

Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Blvd., Irvine, CA

When: Monday, April 21, 2003, at 7:30 PM
   
IRVINE, CA-- From its beginning, America has stood for the ideals of the Enlightenment: reason, individual rights, capitalism, the pursuit of happiness. The dominant trends in America today, however--trends endorsed not only by our leadership, but seemingly by the public at large--represent the opposite of these ideals. In his talk, Dr. Peikoff explores this contradiction, along with our current moral cowardice, giving special emphasis to foreign policy.

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For interviews now and after his talk, please contact:

Larry Benson        
E-mail: larryb@aynrand.org        
Phone: (949) 222-6550 ext. 213

For more information on this event and on Objectivisms unique point of view go to ARIs Web site at www.aynrand.org. Founded in 1985 the Ayn Rand Institute promotes the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead.