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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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SPOILER ALERT: Why did Ayn Rand leave Eddie Willers as she did at the end of the novel?
12 votes, average: 4.58 out of 512 votes, average: 4.58 out of 512 votes, average: 4.58 out of 512 votes, average: 4.58 out of 512 votes, average: 4.58 out of 5 (12 votes, average: 4.58 out of 5, rated)
Date: November 15th, 2010
Duration: 02:01
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Is it moral for me as a parent to break ties with my adult child who refuses to behave respectfully and ultimately maintains an opposite philosophy to my own, resulting in ongoing, extreme conflict?
5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 55 votes, average: 4.40 out of 55 votes, average: 4.40 out of 55 votes, average: 4.40 out of 55 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5 (5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5, rated)
Date: November 15th, 2010
Duration: 02:10
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Is it immoral to enjoy watching boxing?
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Date: November 15th, 2010
Duration: 02:35
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How would you handle a situation in which your daughter wants to marry a man who is not right for her?
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Date: November 8th, 2010
Duration: 02:54
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A friend and I agreed on a financial transaction after listing the relevant factors. Years later he discovered that both of us had forgotten a relevant factor, and he is right about that. He was actually owed more money from me and now he wants it. Do I have to pay it?
3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: November 8th, 2010
Duration: 02:58
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