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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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It seems possible that President Obama’s mind has been so twisted by his Ivy League education that he honestly believes the stuff he is spouting. If so, does that reduce his moral guilt?
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Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 02:29
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I am a member of my school’s student government at a Christian university. One student appealed for our support of a lesbian, gay and transgendered group. Currently, I am thinking of voting no, because transsexualism is immoral. What would be the moral vote?
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Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:43
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Am I allowed to slap another person across the face for viciously denouncing values I hold in high esteem? After all, that is not force; it doesn’t even leave a mark. Isn’t the slap just an elevated form of freedom of expression?
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Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:32
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I’ve noticed that when Ayn Rand, you and Yaron Brook answer questions, you always know what to answer instantly. How does one get such an ability?
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Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 04:35
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How is it that I can love someone but they don’t love me back? If love is the recognition of my values in another person, why does she not recognize the same values in me? Why isn’t she in love with me?
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Date: December 29th, 2011
Duration: 02:12
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The marketing of my podcasts, including the new website, is financed by Carl Barney, Chairman and CEO of several institutions of higher learning, including Independence University. Thank you, Carl, for your generous support.

~ Leonard Peikoff