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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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Pointing out an opponent’s hypocrisy is not a valid argument but it is often persuasive. Isn’t it a form of ad hominem? Should one then ignore hypocrisy?
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Date: March 28th, 2011
Duration: 01:38
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Can a rational person have regrets? If so, how do you get past such regrets?
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Date: March 28th, 2011
Duration: 03:24
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Do you think the fashionable liberal conformists really believe they are a minority?
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Date: March 24th, 2011
Duration: 01:04
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When I admire greatness, such as the virtues and achievements of others, I usually do so without thinking first of how I myself might benefit from it. But if I am an egoist shouldn’t I always think of myself first?
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Date: March 21st, 2011
Duration: 02:01
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Is the increasing vulgarity of our culture a result of an increasing sentiment for liberty or of an increasing desperation?
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Date: March 21st, 2011
Duration: 02:22
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