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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 love a girl who says that she looks up to me more than anyone else in the world because I model the values she desires. But she doesn’t feel a “spark” with me and so she is unable to love me romantically. Is it possible to deal with this situation objectively?
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Date: July 16th, 2012
Duration: 02:27
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Will you publish in book form your lectures on the History of Philosophy?
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Date: July 12th, 2012
Duration: 00:51
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When you first met Ayn Rand at the age of 17 and were learning her philosophy, was it so revolutionary that you felt alienated from the world and other people?
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Date: July 12th, 2012
Duration: 01:03
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What is the danger of listening to amateurs in philosophy who pretend to be experts?
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Date: July 9th, 2012
Duration: 01:55
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You and Ayn Rand have both lectured on difficult topics to people that were sometimes unreceptive. Do you have any general tips on public speaking?
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Date: July 9th, 2012
Duration: 03:39
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