| All of FEI's courses were originally offered in live presentations by Andrew J. Galambos and other faculty members from 1961 through 1987. Subsequent offerings of most courses were presented via audiotape copies of the original lectures with supporting visual aids. Following the cessation of live course presentations in 1987, FEI’s courses were available only through a limited number of tape course contractors.
Now, the trustees of AJG’s natural estate trust have expanded FEI as a mechanism for proprietary distribution of his ideas through DVD course contractorships, course sponsorships, streamed digital content, and via other distribution media. The courses listed below represent a sampling from FEI's course catalog that are either currently available or planned for availability in the near future. Current availability is shown where applicable. Please see the Contractors page for a listing of FEI DVD course contractors. |
| The Science of Volition – The basic course of the volitional sciences; originally developed by A. J. Galambos as Course 100 (first presented in 1961), V-50 contains subsequent refinements that are prerequisite concepts for V-201. V-50 provides an overview of the problems that destabilize human civilization, and develops the general specifications for a solution to those problems. For additional information, see the V-50 Six-Session Outline. V-50 is currently in production for availability in 2011 via online subscriptions.
19 sessions Prerequisites: Curiosity, rationality, a genuine desire to learn, and referral by a qualified V-201 graduate. Availability: Currently available as V-50DVD through DVD course contractors. Planned for digital distribution as V-50DD in 2011. |
| The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Paine, and Your Freedom – A fascinating look into the life of Paine, whose significance has been temporarily eclipsed by political, cultural, and ideological prejudices—the same prejudices that falsely equate the American War for Independence with the American Revolution, which are two distinctly different phenomena. The course presents compelling evidence that Paine—not Thomas Jefferson—is the true author of the Declaration of Independence. Galambos explains what was truly revolutionary about the American Revolution, and how it differs from all other revolutions in history. Most importantly, the V-76 lectures show why it is now more urgent than ever that we apply those principles for our own survival in a social climate that is increasingly repressive of our liberty.
3 sessions Availability: Currently available for purchase on CD. $100.00 |
| Elementary Physics – Physical science from an advanced and most fundamental point of view; includes discussions of kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, optics, wave mechanics, and elementary atomic physics. Suitable for those who have no previous background in physics and only a minimal background in mathematics, as well as for those who have an extensive background in either subject. While not a prerequisite for the volitional science ("V"-series) courses, students who have taken P-100/101 have consistently found that its approach to scientific method greatly enhances their understanding of FEI's other courses. Includes important content on scientific epistemology, the philosophy of science, and the purpose of life.
45 sessions |
| Marx 1 vs. Marx 2—The Greatest False Alternative In History – Building on the general principles presented in V-50, V-111 presents an in-depth analysis of the problems for which V-201 is the solution. It includes the original 1968 presentation, plus the 1970 and 1973 extensions.
17 sessions Prerequisite: V-50 Availability: Currently available as V-111DD for qualified individuals via online subscription. |
| The Nature and Protection of Primary Property – This is the most important course of The Free Enterprise Institute. V-201 presents the solution in detail to the problems generally outlined in V-50 and analyzed in depth in V-111.
51 sessions Prerequisite: V-111DD Availability: Currently available as V-201DVD through DVD course contractors. Planned for digital distribution as V-201DD in 2012. |
| Positive Journalism – This course is a major application of V-201 principles to nearly every aspect of volitional communications. The applications in this course are necessary to reach the far side of the bridge to freedom. This material must be understood by every rational and moral individual who hopes to build such a bridge. The course is vastly more important and more fundamental than the title implies. VC-283 is one the Institute's most advanced courses.
28 sessions Prerequisite: V-201DVD |
| Positive Production – This course develops in detail the main work to be done by those who actually intend to build a durable civilization. It provides essential information to innovators and producers in all fields, and to those who aspire to swim upstream toward greater creativity and productivity.
43 sessions Prerequisite: V-201DVD |
| The Free Enterprise Institute's catalog contains over 50 courses spanning a wide variety of subjects, all based on or related to the science of volition. At this time only the courses listed on this page are available or planned for production in a digitally reproduced format of the original taped courses. Please check here at a future date for the availability of additional course offerings. To inquire about a specific course, its availability, eligibility requirements, and tuition fees, please click here to contact us. |
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