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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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Did you ask Ayn Rand’s opinion of your first book The Ominous Parallels before you published it? If so, why?
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Date: February 13th, 2012
Duration: 01:39
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How does Objectivism view procrastination?
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Date: February 13th, 2012
Duration: 02:39
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Is the idea that the universe is benevolent—i.e., that men can achieve their values in this life—philosophical or an experiential issue?
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Date: February 9th, 2012
Duration: 01:51
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What is more important: making money because of the material values you will be able to afford, even if it comes at the cost of doing something you don’t love—or just getting by financially while doing with your life something you do love?
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Date: February 6th, 2012
Duration: 02:20
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In regard to the Occupy Wall Street: when the police take action against passive protesters, isn’t the State thereby initiating violence against the non-violent, which contradicts Ayn Rand’s definition of the role of the State?
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Date: February 6th, 2012
Duration: 02:28
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