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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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YBrook: Ayn Rand spoke of inalienable rights, above all man’s right to his own life. If this right is inalienable, then how can it be delegated or contracted to any one or any group, be it government or otherwise?
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Date: December 24th, 2012
Duration: 03:55
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You mention that you thought you were not a good father because you did not set proper limits for your daughter; You had more the psychology of a grandfather than a father due to the fact that you had a child much later in life than is typical. What is it about aging that would cause a man to develop a grandfather psychology despite his knowledge?
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Date: December 17th, 2012
Duration: 02:57
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Which authors of popular fiction do you recommend?
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Date: December 17th, 2012
Duration: 05:32
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What made it possible for Ayn Rand to be the genius of the ages, the first person in 5000 years to create a perfect philosophical system?
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Date: December 17th, 2012
Duration: 03:59
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YBrook: Is it moral to take advantage of price-gouging after disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy?
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Date: December 13th, 2012
Duration: 03:14
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