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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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How should I judge a person who believes the global warming hysteria?
7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 57 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5 (7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5, rated)
Date: May 21st, 2012
Duration: 02:21
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Why did Ayn Rand require proof that smoking is harmful before she stopped, instead of going with the safety principle, requiring positive proof of it being safe before starting?
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Date: May 21st, 2012
Duration: 03:43
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You suggested in a past podcast the real possibility of a child in the public schools in the early grades being subject to bullying. Why did you send your daughter there? Was there no alternative?
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Date: May 21st, 2012
Duration: 05:12
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In her introduction to Ominous Parallels, Ayn Rand says that the book taught her something about how ideas influence a culture. What did she learn, and were there other things she also learned from you?
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Date: May 17th, 2012
Duration: 01:41
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I like comic books and super heroes. Does Objectivism condemn these figures? Are comic books harmful to young readers?
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Date: May 14th, 2012
Duration: 01:56
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