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The Peikoff Podcasts

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Every week, Dr. Peikoff answers questions about Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. The 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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I heard you say that your DIM theory has been confirmed and verified during the writing process. Why do you still insist on calling it The DIM Hypothesis?
4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5
Date: January 5th, 2012
Duration: 00:39
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Are certain careers by nature more second-handed than others?
7 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 57 votes, average: 4.57 out of 5
Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:13
Topics: Career
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It seems possible that President Obama’s mind has been so twisted by his Ivy League education that he honestly believes the stuff he is spouting. If so, does that reduce his moral guilt?
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
Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 02:29
Topics: Morality
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I am a member of my school’s student government at a Christian university. One student appealed for our support of a lesbian, gay and transgendered group. Currently, I am thinking of voting no, because transsexualism is immoral. What would be the moral vote?
13 votes, average: 2.46 out of 513 votes, average: 2.46 out of 513 votes, average: 2.46 out of 513 votes, average: 2.46 out of 513 votes, average: 2.46 out of 5
Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:43
Topics: Morality, Sex
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Am I allowed to slap another person across the face for viciously denouncing values I hold in high esteem? After all, that is not force; it doesn’t even leave a mark. Isn’t the slap just an elevated form of freedom of expression?
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
Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 01:32
Topics: Rights
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