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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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Who would you like to fill your shoes when you are gone? Do you think it is necessary to have someone like you for Objectivism in these times?
8 votes, average: 4.00 out of 58 votes, average: 4.00 out of 58 votes, average: 4.00 out of 58 votes, average: 4.00 out of 58 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5 (8 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: December 27th, 2010
Duration: 03:10
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Is it wrong to compromise one’s beliefs in order to keep a romantic partner who wants to break up?
10 votes, average: 4.20 out of 510 votes, average: 4.20 out of 510 votes, average: 4.20 out of 510 votes, average: 4.20 out of 510 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5 (10 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5, rated)
Date: December 27th, 2010
Duration: 01:40
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If the State in its administration of justice can subpoena witnesses, why not allow conscription of soldiers to maintain domestic tranquility against a hostile foreign power?
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Date: December 27th, 2010
Duration: 03:15
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I have friends that share my atheisms and friends who are devoutly religious. Both share my great value: the pursuit of moral perfection. Is this consistent with Objectivism?
5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 55 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: December 27th, 2010
Duration: 01:57
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Is it possible fully to understand Objectivism, yet still be unable to live by it?
6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 56 votes, average: 4.33 out of 56 votes, average: 4.33 out of 56 votes, average: 4.33 out of 56 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5, rated)
Date: December 27th, 2010
Duration: 01:58
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