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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.

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To YB: I become really angry when I debate liberals. I use facts and logic, but once it becomes clear that they are too ignorant for me to communicate with, I switch to tearing them to shreds to make examples of them. Does this approach help or hurt Objectivism?
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Date: January 18th, 2016
Duration: 02:34
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Upon quitting a job on not the best terms with my employer, I noticed that in my final paycheck, the company had given me a few hundred dollars more than the hours I worked. Should I inform them?
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Date: January 4th, 2016
Duration: 02:27
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Is it irrational to not like someone and not want to be around him or her for relatively superficial reasons?
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Date: January 4th, 2016
Duration: 03:09
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What is the moral principle governing the acceptance of wealth through inheritance when the money willed is associated with pain and suffering, and when the majority is ill-begotten through corruption and robbery?
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Date: January 4th, 2016
Duration: 02:44
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According to Objectivism values are chosen voluntarily. But aren’t some values automatic or innate, for example sex. Who doesn’t like sex?
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Date: January 4th, 2016
Duration: 01:21
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The marketing of my podcasts, including the new website, is financed by Carl Barney, Chairman and CEO of several institutions of higher learning, including Independence University. Thank you, Carl, for your generous support.

~ Leonard Peikoff