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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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A television program quotes Ayn Rand as writing that “we are all brothers under the skin and I for one would be willing to skin humanity to prove it.” Is this honest?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012
Duration: 00:57
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The emotion of shame is said to come from violating social values, while guilt comes from violations to one’s internal values. Is this true?
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Date: July 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:27
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Why is it that the older I get the better the past seems?
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Date: June 28th, 2012
Duration: 00:58
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What value should one attach to popularity and fame?
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Date: June 28th, 2012
Duration: 01:53
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What if any is the rational basis for loyalty? Is loyalty a virtue?
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Date: June 28th, 2012
Duration: 01:39
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