Lyceum Bulletin by Martin Lindeskog - Issue #2

Rand is one of the most important philosophers in history; and this is, in large part, because of her discovery of the principle that being truly selfish (i.e., rationally selfish) is the essence of being moral. This principle is one of the most controversial discoveries in history. It is also one of the most life serving. Giving yourself a gift on Rand’s birthday is a fitting way to celebrate the life, ideas, and accomplishments of the philosopher who gave the world this supreme value.

An Englishman, John Osborn, who was living in Paris, invented it in 1828 (although it is believed the Romans had a similar dish called garum made from fermented fish). He created the tart spread from a blend of anchovies, butter, exotic herbs and spices, and named it Patum Peperium - a Greek and Latin etymological mix crudely meaning a paste of peppers. (The phrase Gentleman’s Relish was not incorporated into the name until the early 20th century. According to the company, the paste was so closely identified with the gentry, that people asked for Patum Peperium, adding, “You know, the gentleman’s relish”.)