Angelica Walker-Werth

Angelica Walker-Werth is a fellow and programs manager at Objective Standard Institute, an associate editor and writer for The Objective Standard, and an Ayn Rand Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. Her roles at OSI include managing the junior fellowship and Intellectual Accelerator Programs, developing and administering courses, and mentoring. She is a voracious reader of fiction in her spare time and writes about philosophic ideas in fiction on Substack and makes videos about those things on YouTube.

Determinism and Purpose in “Player Piano”

Unless the reader is deeply fascinated by changing views on technology, Player Piano will likely disappoint.

Babel: An Attempted Fantasy Novel of Ideas

Though the magic system is creative and raises some interesting thoughts, Babel was trying to be a novel of ideas offering a strong opposition to colonialism—and in this, it failed.

The Characters of Emma

The 2020 Emma adaptation brings stunning visuals and humor but takes some liberties with the depth of Emma's character arc.

Repression, Family, and Justice in The Queen’s Bargain

Fans of fantasy and character development should both be satisfied by The Queen's Bargain.

Propaganda and Possibilities in “Sunrise on the Reaping”

Sunrise on the Reaping is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise, fleshing out a character essential to the original trilogy while adding ideas that integrate with those it illustrates.

Pride and Prejudice: Varieties and Dangers

Austen’s most well-known novel is enjoyable and morally sound, showing the dangers of allowing prejudice, arrogance, or deference to others’ opinions to blind us to the truth.

What “Fahrenheit 451” Teaches Us About Pleasure

In a world of shallow distractions, rediscovering intellectual pleasures like philosophy and creativity can unlock a deeper, more meaningful life, as Fahrenheit 451 warns about the dangers of neglecting them.

Romance or Red Flags? The Troubling Themes in “It Ends With Us”

It Ends With Us failed to morally condemn domestic abusers and missed the opportunity of offering a nuanced look at the difficulties their victims face.

Principles for Living Your Best Life in The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking novel centered on how to live a deeply satisfying life.

The Hidden Greek Virtues of Hogwarts Houses

Angel explores how Hogwarts houses reflect Aristotle’s virtues, revealing timeless moral lessons in Harry Potter.

Character Arcs and Your Personal Growth

Building self-esteem transformed Angel's life, and at LevelUp Europe, Angel will explore how character arcs fueled her personal growth—register now!

Africa Brooke on the Cult of Wokeness

Africa Brooke shares her journey of leaving the "cult of wokeness" and now helps others overcome self-censorship and challenge the status quo.

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