Archive for December, 2010
8 min. The Guilt Pledge
7 min. Emotions and Success
16 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #144
Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: integrity and romantic partnership; subpoena power; understanding and practicing Objectivism; and a comparison of Robert Stadler and Gail Wynand.
9 min. The Left Declares War on Wealth
Yaron Brook discusses ongoing political efforts to punish the rich for their wealth. (Pajamas TV interview; December 26, 2010; 9 min.)
9 min. Are We Becoming a Nation of McVictims?
Yaron Brook discusses a lawsuit against McDonald’s, filed by a woman who couldn’t prevent her daughter from craving Happy Meals. (Pajamas TV interview; December 26, 2010; 9 min.)
9 min. Tea Party Wins Big in 2010; Workers Not So Lucky
Yaron Brook reviews the winners and losers of 2010 in this appearance. (Pajamas TV interview; December 23, 2010; 9 min.)
87 min. The Separation of Church and State
Onkar Ghate delivered this lecture on July 5, 2009, in Boston. With religion on the rise in America, maintaining the separation of church and state is now a pressing issue. This talk examines some of the history behind, as well as the arguments for and against, the principle of separating religion from government. It considers contemporary ways in which the principle is being attacked and why even well-meaning Americans are increasingly unable to mount a defense. Finally, it defines what a proper, philosophical argument for the need to separate church from state looks like.
27 min. The Enemies of “Extremism”
16 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #143
Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: the source of rights; the efforts of religionists to influence the government; and whim-worship.
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