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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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I was interested to hear how you select fiction books to read. Can you indicate some of the authors whose books you find worth reading?
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Date: February 6th, 2012
Duration: 01:32
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A man jumps into a lake to save a boy and the man’s shoes and suit are ruined. If the man is willing to lose these possessions to save the boy, why should he not send money to starving children in Africa?
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Date: February 6th, 2012
Duration: 01:45
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Is it rape if you obtain sex through fraudulent means? For example a man does not love a woman but tells her he does so that she will have sex with him. Is this the moral equivalent of rape?
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Date: February 6th, 2012
Duration: 02:45
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Was Dagny in love with Francisco and Rearden at the time when she was with them? Was she after she met Galt?
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Date: February 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:41
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Do you distinguish official Objectivist doctrine from Ayn Rand’s personal views?
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Date: January 30th, 2012
Duration: 02:31
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