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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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Are “lovers” also “friends,” or does “friend” belong to a very different category?
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Date: May 2nd, 2011
Duration: 01:32
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In Ayn Rand’s Donohue appearance, Phil Donohue asks her if she is not tempted to believe in heaven so that she can see Frank O’Connor again. She answered, “I’ve asked myself that very question.” Since she is an atheist, why wasn’t she more emphatic and dismissive?
14 votes, average: 4.86 out of 514 votes, average: 4.86 out of 514 votes, average: 4.86 out of 514 votes, average: 4.86 out of 514 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5 (14 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5, rated)
Date: April 28th, 2011
Duration: 01:14
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You said that you have no plans to designate an intellectual heir, as Miss Rand designated you as hers. You said it is up for grabs. Why do you take this attitude?
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Date: April 28th, 2011
Duration: 00:29
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Do you think the legal guardians of a male child have the right to circumcise him before he is old enough to refuse?
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Date: April 25th, 2011
Duration: 02:39
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How would you evaluate a person who says that he loves The Fountainhead but loathes Atlas Shrugged?
19 votes, average: 4.37 out of 519 votes, average: 4.37 out of 519 votes, average: 4.37 out of 519 votes, average: 4.37 out of 519 votes, average: 4.37 out of 5 (19 votes, average: 4.37 out of 5, rated)
Date: April 25th, 2011
Duration: 01:48
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