The Roots Of War

​From Odessa to Gaza —and stretching all around the globe—violent conflicts remain a troubling constant to this day. 

​Souldn’t we, by now, have learned to live together peacefully?
Why have our peace organizations like UN failed to prevent wars? Why do some societies succumb to war more regularly than others?

In her famous essay "The Roots of War", Ayn Rand argues that a societies’ common moral and philosophical ideas shape whether they drift toward—or away from—armed conflict. She outlines how our current approach necessarily leads to future wars, and what needs to change to achieve lasting peace.

​We invite you to join our in-person discussion on the roots of war and how lasting peace can be achieved. We encourage you to read Rand's short essay in preparation, and are looking forward to hear your views and challenge your ideas!