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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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Is Gail Wynand an Objectivist? Does he understand the philosophy but fail to observe it?
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Date: December 31st, 2012
Duration: 01:34
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YBrook: Dr. Brook, you have been encouraging people to visit Hong Kong once before they die. Does the fact that it is a dictatorship make it immoral, even though the dictator imposes free markets?
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Date: December 24th, 2012
Duration: 02:02
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YBrook: I own an investment property, but the mortgage is worth more than the value of the property. The tenant has stopped paying rent and is squatting in the house. An eviction would cost thousands of dollars. Would it be moral to default on the property?
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Date: December 24th, 2012
Duration: 02:39
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YBrook: What would happen in a free market in regard to insider trading?
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Date: December 24th, 2012
Duration: 02:10
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YBrook: In a mixed economy, how should I address my self-interest for wanting to keep a public school up and running if it requires having to vote for an increase in taxes?
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Date: December 24th, 2012
Duration: 02:46
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