FreedomFest 2017

David Kelley is a professional philosopher, teacher, and best-selling author. After earning a Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University in 1975, he joined the philosophy department of Vassar College, where he remained until 1984. He has also taught at Brandeis University as a... Read More →

Wolf von Laer is the Chief Executive Officer of Students For Liberty. In 2011 he co-founded European Students For Liberty (ESFL), served as its chairperson and worked as a part-time staff member for ESFL. He will receive his PhD in Political Economy from King's College London. Wolf... Read More →

George H. Smith as Senior Scholar at The Atlas Society. In addition to writing and lecturing extensively on the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Smith has published four books, most recently: The System of Liberty: Themes in the History of Classical Liberalism (Cambridge University Press... Read More →

The purpose of The Atlas Society is to inspire and equip people to embrace reason, achievement, and ethical self-interest as the moral foundation for political liberty and personal happiness. We promote open Objectivism, a living, growing philosophy founded by Ayn Rand, the author... Read More →