We, the members of the Radicals
for Capitalism, would like to
introduce our society to the University
community as an alternative to
the fuzzy, irrational thinking and
mindless, violent actions which
have disrupted universities across
the country.
The Radicals for Capitalism was
formed for the purpose of studying
Objectivism, the philosophy originated
by novelist-philosopher
Ayn Rand. In addition to studying
her works, the society also exists in
order to apply the principles of
Objectivism to concrete issues of
interest to the University community.
The society has no official
relationship with Ayn Rand or to
any organization; we exist as an
independent group who see in her
ideas the formulation of the principles
necessary to live the life proper
to a rational being.
The name "Radicals for Capitalism"
was chosen because the political
principles of laissez-faire capitalism
follow as the ultimate practical
application of the fundamental
principles of Objectivism. Thus the
society advocates capitalism on
moral and rational grounds. The
word "radical" was chosen because
radical means "fundamental" and
we advocate capitalism as the result
of fundamental principles. In addition
it implies thoroughgoing or
extreme change from accepted
norms; it emphasizes going to the
heart of a matter. The word "radical"
does not imply militancy or
change by violent methods. We
hold that a man's actions should be
guided exclusively by reason and,
therefore, in the present political
context we stand for rational persuasion
to change the laws with
which we disagree. Consequently,
we stand firmly opposed to all
groups, regardless of their views,
who attempt to establish violence
as a substitute for the ballot box.
Within due process of law, the
Radicals for Capitalism advocate
extreme change from the accepted
mode of anti-principled, pragmatic
expediency to the only social system
compatible with the life of a
rational being - capitalism.
If you would like to inquire
about membership to the society
write the Chairman of the Membership
Committee, Box 76, Newcomb
Hall Station.
