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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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Why was Ayn Rand buried in a cemetery? Isn’t it more appropriate for an atheist to be cremated
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Date: August 29th, 2011
Duration: 01:15
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Did Ayn Rand ever reread her own novels for enjoyment?
6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: August 22nd, 2011
Duration: 01:17
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Why is life hard? Why does both thought and the achievement of values require effort? Is the need of effort inherent in the nature of values?
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Date: August 22nd, 2011
Duration: 02:04
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If there were a productive genius alive today who had found Objectivism early on, would his example have cultural power?
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Date: August 22nd, 2011
Duration: 02:05
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Why is it so hard to recognize irrational philosophy if your own ideas are rational? Is this part of human nature?
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: August 22nd, 2011
Duration: 04:45
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