The Romantic Revolution: The Glory, the Tragedy, the Future

Most organizations working with ideas are at the “liberal-left” side of the spectrum. Walter Donway spent his career working for such institutions (publications, universities, and foundations) or with them (as grantees, publications for which he freelanced). Yet, he devoted almost every day, to some extent, to advancing Objectivist ideas. What skills, initiation of applied ideas, relationships with colleagues, and compromises does this require? Donway will discuss many examples—and a few crucial principles.

About the Author: Walter Donway

Walter Donway has been an editor of Savvy Street since its inception in 2014 and is author of many SS articles. His book, "A Serious Chat with Artificial Intelligence," was published in March and is available on Amazon. "How Philosopher's Change Civilizations: The Age of Enlightenment," based on more than 50 essays published by The Liberty Fund, came out in 2025.