Invented or Observed? Idealism, Objectivism, and What Is Real

In Ayn Rand's view we must distinguish the perceiving (consciousness) and the perceived (reality outside of consciousness). The perceived exists in addition to the perceiving and has its own nature. Without this understanding our consciousness loses it's meaning as a perception device of reality and we are confronted with a reality that exists but that we are unable to deal with. Let's discuss 1. How do we know an external world exists? 2. How do you think rationally about consciousness and reality? 3. How does the divide perceiving/perceived enable objective thinking? 4. What is logic in relation to this metaphysics? We will use Ayn Rand's essay "The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made" as basis. Read the text and come to the discussion! https://courses.aynrand.org/works/the-metaphysical-versus-the-man-made Open/Public discussion. Registration is not required but appreciated. --------------------- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHsGYuDg6Q Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1998299397498899 X https://x.com/AynRandVIE/status/2098143801131057358 Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invented-or-observed-idealism-objectivism-and-what-is-real-tickets-2000520780507?aff=oddtdtcreator Luma https://luma.com/9c39rvec --------------------- Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayek Saal @Hayek Institute/Austrian Economics Center Grünangergasse 1/15-1, 1010 Wien Ring at Hayek Institute at the green gate Do it again at the second door (on the left) Hayek Saal is on the first floor (right side) It has a little white, labelled bell