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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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Should one engage in recreational activities only as a reward for achievement, or is it morally permissible to pursue recreational activities for their own sake?
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Date: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 01:54
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Why do you say that humor is a destructive element?
4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 54 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5 (4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5, rated)
Date: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 03:07
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Is it ever rational to get upset about insults from strangers if the thing you are being insulted about isn’t actually a deficiency or is completely non-essential?
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Date: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 03:29
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Is it morally okay for me to hide my former Christianity from friends that are still Christian so as not to hurt them? And to do so even lying about my viewpoint and participating in prayer with them?
2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 02:23
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I have a friend who regulates the photos she puts up on Facebook, worrying that other people will deem her unprofessional. By creating a selective reality isn’t she really distorting her picture?
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: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 02:01
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