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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.

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Recently I discovered that my boyfriend was cheating on me. I have since learned that he is also lying to his new girlfriend. I have the urge to tell her what is going on. What would you do?
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Date: June 25th, 2012
Duration: 02:04
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Is an eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth a moral principle?
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Date: June 25th, 2012
Duration: 01:44
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A prominent Objectivist has stated that the evil is the mindless. How than can Kant, one of the most powerful minds in history, also be judged the most evil?
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Date: June 25th, 2012
Duration: 01:03
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Ayn Rand said that Objectivism is a philosophy for living on earth. If moon or Martian colonies are created what happens to her description? Why not just say a philosophy for living?
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Date: June 25th, 2012
Duration: 01:52
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My mother is Catholic and I am an Objectivist. She claims that I am closed-minded simply because I am 14 and call myself an atheist. How should I respond to her?
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Date: June 25th, 2012
Duration: 02:24
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