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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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When I produce at my job, don’t I have to start with philosophy every morning? As of now, when I wake up, I think, “While perceiving what is I must choose to conceptualize it to the highest abstraction and then produce the best for my life even by harmonious cooperation with rational men and I must follow this sentence with methodological precision.” Is there a better way to start my day?
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Date: March 10th, 2011
Duration: 02:33
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I have a friend who answers, “No, I listen to Peikoff on Monday, ” when asked, “Do you go to church on Sunday.” So do you think shifting the podcast release day from Monday to Sunday could decrease church attendance?
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Date: March 7th, 2011
Duration: 01:13
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What role should certain specific governments play in Objectivist government?
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Date: March 7th, 2011
Duration: 02:51
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Would it be moral to steal the 2012 presidential election if that would give us individual rights?
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Date: March 7th, 2011
Duration: 01:32
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You say, “To save the world is the simplest thing in the world. All one has to do is think.” Why shouldn’t you say, all one has to do is think with a good method?
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Date: March 7th, 2011
Duration: 01:30
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