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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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Why did Ayn Rand include children among the dead in the Taggart tunnel disaster? Is it moral for children to be punished because of the belief of their parents?
11 votes, average: 4.45 out of 511 votes, average: 4.45 out of 511 votes, average: 4.45 out of 511 votes, average: 4.45 out of 511 votes, average: 4.45 out of 5 (11 votes, average: 4.45 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 1st, 2013
Duration: 02:17
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What’s the difference between telling a lie and keeping a secret?
6 votes, average: 4.50 out of 56 votes, average: 4.50 out of 56 votes, average: 4.50 out of 56 votes, average: 4.50 out of 56 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 1st, 2013
Duration: 04:22
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Is it necessary to know sadness in order to know happiness? Can one exist without the other?
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Date: July 1st, 2013
Duration: 02:50
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In order to assess the moral character of others, talk show host Dennis Prager asks the question, “If you come across your dog and a stranger hanging off a cliff, which would you save?” Who would the Objectivist save?
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Date: July 1st, 2013
Duration: 02:21
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YBrook: Why does paper money have any value?
7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 57 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5, rated)
Date: June 24th, 2013
Duration: 03:29
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