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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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My parents have made me an heir to a small fortune. But my father is a religious mystic and my mother an altruist. What should be my attitude as an Objectivist considering I have the opportunity to gain a lot of money if we stay on good terms?
10 votes, average: 4.30 out of 510 votes, average: 4.30 out of 510 votes, average: 4.30 out of 510 votes, average: 4.30 out of 510 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5 (10 votes, average: 4.30 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 25th, 2011
Duration: 02:04
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Is it rational for an atheist to have feelings of awe for life, the earth and universe?
13 votes, average: 4.85 out of 513 votes, average: 4.85 out of 513 votes, average: 4.85 out of 513 votes, average: 4.85 out of 513 votes, average: 4.85 out of 5 (13 votes, average: 4.85 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 25th, 2011
Duration: 04:14
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Is is rational to cheer for a particular sports team, usually one’s home team? Shouldn’t an Objectivist cheer for the winning team because that is the one that possesses the values and skills to be successful?
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Date: July 25th, 2011
Duration: 01:40
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Was my partner immoral for not refraining from sexual activities prior to meeting me, since these acts did not involve love?
13 votes, average: 4.62 out of 513 votes, average: 4.62 out of 513 votes, average: 4.62 out of 513 votes, average: 4.62 out of 513 votes, average: 4.62 out of 5 (13 votes, average: 4.62 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 25th, 2011
Duration: 03:20
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If John Galt’s motor was a reality, and someone from the Obama administration discovered a working Galt’s motor, what do you think they would do with it?
10 votes, average: 4.60 out of 510 votes, average: 4.60 out of 510 votes, average: 4.60 out of 510 votes, average: 4.60 out of 510 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5 (10 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5, rated)
Date: July 25th, 2011
Duration: 01:04
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