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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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Given the desperate state of the United States today and the future we seem to be heading toward, do we still have anything to be thankful for?
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Date: November 29th, 2010
Duration: 19:39
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Is mental capacity primarily determined by volition? Did Aristotle, Newton, or Rand have bigger brains than their contemporaries, or rather did they choose to use their minds more consistently?
11 votes, average: 4.00 out of 511 votes, average: 4.00 out of 511 votes, average: 4.00 out of 511 votes, average: 4.00 out of 511 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5 (11 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: November 22nd, 2010
Duration: 03:16
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Does freewill include the ability to change one’s self-image?
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Date: November 22nd, 2010
Duration: 02:23
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Why is it right for you to record these podcasts and give them away for free? If you do it, as you say, in the pursuit of your own enjoyment, why would you enjoy answering the questions of strangers?
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Date: November 22nd, 2010
Duration: 02:13
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If it was not for your fateful encounter with Ayn Rand, what beliefs do you think you would hold today and what profession would you have?
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Date: November 22nd, 2010
Duration: 02:27
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