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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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Suppose a perfect Objectivist awoke one day to find that he is the last human on earth. What would be his course of action?
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Date: April 4th, 2011
Duration: 01:36
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Is it moral to take a high school teaching position that would pay less if I view the work as more rewarding?
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Date: April 4th, 2011
Duration: 02:01
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What should an individual Objectivist do with respect to certain individuals who call themselves Objectivists, while you yourself, Dr. Peikoff, identify these people as being potentially harmful to the future objectivism. What if anything is morally required?
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Date: March 28th, 2011
Duration: 03:56
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Since I don’t have the time to study philosophy, how can I rationally believe, and not merely have faith, in objectivism, since I know that I don’t really know it’s true?
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Date: March 28th, 2011
Duration: 01:54
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I am self-absorbed. Is that bad?
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Date: March 28th, 2011
Duration: 03:19
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