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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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Is there a way to demonstrate objectivity in a discussion and thereby convince subjectivists, who say “It’s true for you, but it’s all a matter of opinion” that it’s not just true, but that this is objective?
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Date: January 4th, 2010
Duration: 01:55
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Ayn Rand said that a rational man is motivated by a desire to achieve, and does not compare himself to others. Can having a hero or rival inspire men to greater heights of achievement than without one?
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Date: January 4th, 2010
Duration: 09:19
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How is revenge or vengeance distinguished from justice?
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Date: December 14th, 2009
Duration: 03:14
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Where is Aristotle’s reference to the law of identity?
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Date: December 14th, 2009
Duration: 00:57
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Why did Ayn Rand change the story line in the movie version of The Fountainhead?
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Date: December 14th, 2009
Duration: 00:47
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