The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made - Don Watkins & James Valliant

“It is the metaphysically given that must be accepted: it cannot be changed. It is the man-made that must never be accepted uncritically: it must be judged, then accepted or rejected and changed when necessary.” — Ayn Rand, Philosophy: Who Needs It Ayn Rand’s distinction between the metaphysically given and the man-made has been vital in helping us rationally approach issues of agency, moral responsibility, and the acceptance of reality, among others. In this session, we will explore several...