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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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Is it normal to associate real people with Ayn Rand’s characters?
10 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 510 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5 (10 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 20th, 2010
Duration: 01:24
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If you find self-interest in helping others, is it still considered an Objectivist act?
18 votes, average: 4.50 out of 518 votes, average: 4.50 out of 518 votes, average: 4.50 out of 518 votes, average: 4.50 out of 518 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5 (18 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 13th, 2010
Duration: 01:38
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Should I be happy that Ayn Rand found no lover in Russia and therefore had no reason to remain there?
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Date: September 13th, 2010
Duration: 01:49
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You said that if a country had laissez-faire it should not control immigration. What if New Zealand, with a population of 4.5 million people, had laissez-faire? Would it be obligated to accept all immigrants, even if that resulted in its becoming Muslim and having Sharia imposed?
31 votes, average: 4.87 out of 531 votes, average: 4.87 out of 531 votes, average: 4.87 out of 531 votes, average: 4.87 out of 531 votes, average: 4.87 out of 5 (31 votes, average: 4.87 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 13th, 2010
Duration: 04:43
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Where does assisted suicide stand in regard to a dying patient who is suffering with a 6 month prognosis? Does quality supersede quantity?
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Date: September 13th, 2010
Duration: 04:28
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