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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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Would it be moral for a man who knowingly committed a crime to attempt to avoid a conviction, if the law under which he would be convicted is unjust?
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Date: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 01:23
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Why did Aristotle believe that slavery is natural?
8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 58 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5 (8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 02:36
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I recently read a news article about a blackmailer sentenced to jail for threatening to expose that he had a gay sexual relationship with a religious university piano instructor. Is such a blackmailer immoral? And, if so, should his action also be illegal?
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Date: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 02:42
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What is the significance of joyful crying? Is it bad if someone cries at a joyous occasion?
12 votes, average: 4.92 out of 512 votes, average: 4.92 out of 512 votes, average: 4.92 out of 512 votes, average: 4.92 out of 512 votes, average: 4.92 out of 5 (12 votes, average: 4.92 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 02:39
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How would an Objectivist combat jealousy in a relationship?
5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 55 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5 (5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5, rated)
Date: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 04:02
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