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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’ve noticed that when Ayn Rand, you and Yaron Brook answer questions, you always know what to answer instantly. How does one get such an ability?
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Date: January 2nd, 2012
Duration: 04:35
Topics: Miscellaneous
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How is it that I can love someone but they don’t love me back? If love is the recognition of my values in another person, why does she not recognize the same values in me? Why isn’t she in love with me?
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: December 29th, 2011
Duration: 02:12
Topics: Human relationships, Values
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While I have supported myself as an artist for years, I am currently dependent on my wife’s income, which is adequate to meet all our needs. My wife wants to support my work, and is happy with the arrangement. Is it moral to accept her generosity?
7 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 57 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5
Date: December 26th, 2011
Duration: 01:54
Topics: Morality
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If human lifespan was limited to a period of 20 years, what role could art play in such a short time as far as inspiring youth?
2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5
Date: December 26th, 2011
Duration: 01:55
Topics: Miscellaneous
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Would you accept a Nobel Prize? Is it okay to accept an honor from an organization whose honors in the past have been based on irrational standards?
3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5
Date: December 26th, 2011
Duration: 02:23
Topics: Morality, Values
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The marketing of my podcasts, including the new website, is financed by Carl Barney, Chairman and CEO of several institutions of higher learning, including Independence University. Thank you, Carl, for your generous support.

~ Leonard Peikoff
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