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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.

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Imagine you are at your funeral at 80 years old. All of your friends, family, and colleagues come to honor you. Now think about what you would want them to say about you. Most people want to hear how great they were in their relationships, not how great they were in their business or career. What about you?
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Date: August 5th, 2010
Duration: 02:23
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I am an Objectivist. Why should I make a detailed study of the epistemological ideas that Ayn Rand originated?
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Date: August 5th, 2010
Duration: 01:20
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Have you considered cryogenically freezing yourself in the hopes that future technology will be able to restore you?
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Date: August 2nd, 2010
Duration: 01:33
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Ayn Rand said that there are certain philosophical questions that are improper, namely questions that contradict philosophical axioms. Why did she say these in particular?
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Date: August 2nd, 2010
Duration: 01:11
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Why aren’t Christians the most outspoken opponents of multiculturalism since they claim absolute truth, believe sinners are going to go to hell, and have a huge moral gulf between the godly and the unchristian?
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Date: August 2nd, 2010
Duration: 01:42
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