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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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A girl I was dating broke up with me, but did it in a way to let me down gently and avoid hurting my feelings. Can this action be classified as a form of pity? If so, is my reaction of disgust with her morally justified?
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Date: June 3rd, 2013
Duration: 02:54
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Is it rational for a man to stay with a woman who holds similar values to him, but who dislikes sex — not what it stands for, but the physical act itself?
8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5 (8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5, rated)
Date: June 3rd, 2013
Duration: 02:34
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What exactly is Dagny and Francisco’s relationship at the end of Atlas Shrugged? Is such a relationship realistically possible?
7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5, rated)
Date: June 3rd, 2013
Duration: 03:44
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Does a rational man hold on to anger? How did Ayn Rand handle anger?
6 votes, average: 4.67 out of 56 votes, average: 4.67 out of 56 votes, average: 4.67 out of 56 votes, average: 4.67 out of 56 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5, rated)
Date: June 3rd, 2013
Duration: 03:04
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What would the Dr. Peikoff of today tell the Dr. Peikoff of the 1980’s?
5 votes, average: 3.60 out of 55 votes, average: 3.60 out of 55 votes, average: 3.60 out of 55 votes, average: 3.60 out of 55 votes, average: 3.60 out of 5 (5 votes, average: 3.60 out of 5, rated)
Date: June 3rd, 2013
Duration: 01:47
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