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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 a man creates a physical condition in nature, for instance, he does something that causes icebergs to start melting, is that fact, the iceberg melting, metaphysical or manmade?
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Date: November 2nd, 2009
Duration: 01:52
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support a totalitarian government to ensure one’s own happiness?
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Date: November 2nd, 2009
Duration: 03:55
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Is there any value to statistics beyond describing the past?
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Date: November 2nd, 2009
Duration: 03:40
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Why would people who held evil beliefs, such as Hume and Kant, or a false epistemology, such as Von Mises, defend capitalism, the only system that brings justice and wealth?
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Date: October 19th, 2009
Duration: 02:41
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When should you negotiate with terrorists?
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Date: October 19th, 2009
Duration: 01:52
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