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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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In regard to the trader principle, is it moral for me not to tell my trading partner what I think the real value of the article or service is, when I know I’m getting more value out of it than they are? In other words, is withholding information in this context fraud?
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Date: July 5th, 2012
Duration: 01:34
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Do you consider the actions of Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook who renounced his citizenship for Singapore, moral and rational?
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Date: July 5th, 2012
Duration: 02:22
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Putting aside the obvious restrictions on parents, such as physically abusing their offspring, how does one determine whether a child’s consent is required for a parental action involving the child?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012
Duration: 02:46
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Was your relationship with Ayn Rand like an apprenticeship where she instructed and mentored you in Objectivism?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:30
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Did Ellsworth Toohey have low self-esteem?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:22
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