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The Peikoff Podcasts

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Dr. Peikoff answers questions about Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. His podcasts focus on human relationships, career, moral issues – not technical philosophy or practical politics.

The podcasts are available by single questions or as full episodes.

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To YBrook: I am an 18 year old male in Israel. I am drafted for the military and have nothing to gain from three years of service. Is it moral to avoid conscription?
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Date: August 5th, 2013
Duration: 02:02
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To YBrook: What advice would an Objectivist give to people in parts of the world that are Totalitarian , in constant war, or in social breakdown?
7 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: August 5th, 2013
Duration: 02:30
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Recently the CEO of a clothing retailer for high school age kids stated that his brand did not carry plus-size clothes, because he does not want overweight people to be associated with his brand. Is this attitute rational?
7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 29th, 2013
Duration: 01:47
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Is it immoral to have a sexual relationship with someone whom you’ve broken up with and no longer love?
5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 29th, 2013
Duration: 02:19
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You seem to disapprove of boasting. Why?
7 votes, average: 4.71 out of 57 votes, average: 4.71 out of 57 votes, average: 4.71 out of 57 votes, average: 4.71 out of 57 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 29th, 2013
Duration: 04:24
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