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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 you, Dr. Peikoff, were in Barack Obama’s shoes on January 20th 2009, what would be your first three actions as president?
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Date: April 6th, 2009
Duration: 01:02
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In Ayn Rand’s theory, the meaning of a concept is what it refers to. In other words it’s denotation. What then about the connotation? How can a concept which is denoted, also have a connotation?
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Date: April 6th, 2009
Duration: 02:50
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“Is it appropriate for a free government to help its free citizens during an emergency? ”
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Date: March 30th, 2009
Duration: 01:23
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If a being was so intelligent that the correct course of action was always clear, would that not be like a force too strong to resist, effectively negating its freewill?
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Date: March 30th, 2009
Duration: 02:14
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Can anger be a good response if it is a self-assertive emotional reaction to an injustice?
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Date: March 30th, 2009
Duration: 02:46
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