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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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Ayn Rand said that the Classical civilization did not have any real respect for the individual, that it was Christianity that introduced the sanctity of the individual. Do you disagree?
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Date: February 7th, 2011
Duration: 03:38
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Would an Objectivist’s child be taught to share the last piece of cake with his brother?
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Date: February 7th, 2011
Duration: 01:37
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Do you think you could develop a friendship with Ellsworth Toohey if you were marooned on an uninhabited island with him?
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Date: February 3rd, 2011
Duration: 01:52
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Can raising my own children properly be my central purpose? I am a primary school teacher and take pride in my work; however I know that my own children are being short-changed in their lives.
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Date: January 31st, 2011
Duration: 02:24
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Is it moral for a woman to have a child on her own through in vitro fertilization using donor sperm if one knows that fertility doesn’t last forever, one is reaching the age, no potential lover is known and yet the experience of motherhood and having a family is her most important value?
6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 56 votes, average: 4.83 out of 56 votes, average: 4.83 out of 56 votes, average: 4.83 out of 56 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5, rated)
Date: January 31st, 2011
Duration: 01:17
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