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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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If someone invested money with Bernie Madoff and made a large profit before Madoff was caught, is it immoral for the person to keep the money?
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Date: May 3rd, 2010
Duration: 05:55
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Is Ayn Rand’s philosophy a “closed system”?
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Date: May 3rd, 2010
Duration: 02:57
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Makeup. Women generally wear it and men don’t. Is this an arbitrary social convention or does it have an objective basis?
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Date: April 26th, 2010
Duration: 03:27
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I attend a public high school that requires a senior year government class. The grade requires community service hours. Is it irrational to refuse to do these hours in an attempt to stand up for my rights?
6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated)
Date: April 26th, 2010
Duration: 01:31
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What do you think about people from other countries celebrating their country of origins Independce day here in America?
3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5 (3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5, rated)
Date: April 26th, 2010
Duration: 02:44
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