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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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Can one say that to be born with brains is an issue of luck?
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Date: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 04:19
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In an earlier lecture you decided that the age of 18 is what qualifies a person as an adult. However, this seems arbitrary. Since man is a rational animal, why not say a person becomes an adult when he has developed reason to the level of a grownup?
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Date: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 04:54
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How does Objectivism increase one’s confidence?
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Date: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 02:40
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Is there any validity to the popular term “sociopath”?
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Date: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 01:46
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Can a vigilante murder ever be morally acceptable?
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Date: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 02:41
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