Archive for November, 2009


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5 min. The “Blame Game”

Yaron Brook and Alex Epstein appear on Real Orange to discuss the roots of the financial meltdown, and why free markets are not to blame.

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16 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #90

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: Thinking and certainty; practicing medicine in today’s political climate; and the relationship between Plato and Aristotle.

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12 min. A Rand Occasion: On Thanksgiving & Black Friday, Be Thankful for the Producers

Yaron Brook in a discussion of what the Thanksgiving holiday means, and who it is that deserves our thanks. (Pajamas TV interview; 12 min.)

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75 min. Introduction to Objectivism

This lecture by Leonard Peikoff is a brief introduction to the philosophy of Objectivism. Following the lecture, Dr. Peikoff answers questions from the students.

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24 min. “Conflicts” of Men’s Interests

An explanation by Ayn Rand of why the interests of rational men do not clash.

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8 min. The Rogue Show

Yaron Brook participates in this discussion of Sarah Palin’s political activities. (Pajamas TV interview; 8 min.)

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13 min. Credibility and Health Care Reform

Yaron Brook comments on the unpopularity of government health care. (Pajamas TV interview; 13 min.)

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Leonard Peikoff Podcast #89

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: Focusing on postiives during negative times; moral evaluations of others; and why people are drawn together in the face of disaster.

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12 min. Civilian Trials for 9/11 Suspects

Yaron Brook in a discussion of the decision to try 9/11 suspects in civilian court. (Pajamas TV interview; 12 min.)

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61 min. The Age of Mediocrity

From 1981—Ayn Rand’s predictions about Ronald Reagan (“a pragmatist who leans to the right”) just after he took office. Her final Ford Hall address is a case-study in prognostication by philosophy.

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