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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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I’ve just finished reading Atlas Shrugged and I’m hanging on to Galt’s advice to start, if necessary, from scratch. I’m 42 and have lived life as a second-hander. Is it too late to start over?
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Date: March 25th, 2013
Duration: 03:23
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YBrook: If American descends into dictatorship, is there any where else in the world that has a chance? If so, why would American dictatorship spell doom for countries like New Zealand or Canada?
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Date: March 18th, 2013
Duration: 02:45
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YBrook: Did Ayn Rand ever discuss her views on the second amendment and gun control? What are your own views about what restrictions, if any, a proper government would place on ownership of handguns and other firearms?
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Date: March 18th, 2013
Duration: 04:50
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YBrook: If you felt compelled to expatriate, what are the top three countries you would consider and why?
8 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 5 (8 votes, average: 4.38 out of 5, rated)
Date: March 18th, 2013
Duration: 03:20
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YBrook: Did the concept of inalienable rights fail in America because it was given a mystical, Christian foundation?
10 votes, average: 4.50 out of 510 votes, average: 4.50 out of 510 votes, average: 4.50 out of 510 votes, average: 4.50 out of 510 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5 (10 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5, rated)
Date: March 18th, 2013
Duration: 03:01
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