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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 read recently about an 84 year old widow who had a problem with a leaky toilet. She signed a contract with an unscrupulous plumber who offered to repair it for $60,000. A bank teller reported the facts to the authorities, who canceled the transaction. Was it right for them to do so?
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Date: November 7th, 2011
Duration: 03:12
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I am a 32-year-old male and feel obligated to myself, my family and society to have children. Isn’t it man’s purpose on earth to participate in continuing the human race?
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Date: November 7th, 2011
Duration: 02:45
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Is it irrational to be interested in tracing your family lineage?
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Date: November 7th, 2011
Duration: 01:42
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Is a child’s bond to his parents as strong or deep as a parent’s to his child?
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Date: November 3rd, 2011
Duration: 01:41
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A man I know had a brief secret affair, which gave him a better sexual attitude toward his wife, who now enjoys sex with him more. The other woman is not completely out of the picture. Is it moral not to tell his wife what happened?
4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 54 votes, average: 4.75 out of 54 votes, average: 4.75 out of 54 votes, average: 4.75 out of 54 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5 (4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5, rated)
Date: October 31st, 2011
Duration: 01:51
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