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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, as you say, the basis for man’s rights is derived from his capacity to reason, what happens if scientists discover that some species of animals has the capacity to reason at some level? Would there then be a valid justification—or even an obligation to—extend to them the basic human rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
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Date: January 12th, 2015
Duration: 02:27
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To YB: You always give Hong Kong as your favorite example of how capitalism works, to the extent that it is practiced. Why do you never use Dubai, which appears to be equally impressive, at least in terms of its incredible development over the last decades?
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Date: January 5th, 2015
Duration: 04:03
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To YB: What advice do you have for the Israel government given the current “pudding” debate over the cost of living in Tel Aviv and other Israel cities? How else can the government of Israel liberalize its economy?
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Date: January 5th, 2015
Duration: 02:02
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To YB: Do you honestly think private charity would be able to fund crises in an entitlement-free society?
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Date: January 5th, 2015
Duration: 05:15
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To YB: Why are there no videos online of your speeches in Germany? Do Germans not want them made available?
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Date: January 5th, 2015
Duration: 01:04
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