Archive for Tag “philosophy”


14 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #216

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: comic book superheroes, prenuptial agreements, and defamation as a form of free speech.

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14 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #215

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: dealing with the emotional traumatization of bullying; and analyzing the rational reasons for having children.

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52 min. Is Perfection Possible?

From 1995 to 1999, Leonard Peikoff hosted the radio talk show, “The Leonard Peikoff Show”. This broadcast, recorded in 1996, discusses self-esteem and the pursuit of perfection.

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14 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #214

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: avoiding viewing oneself on tape; objectively judging and ranking films; and the morality of euthanasia.

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15 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #213

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: placing Ayn Rand’s works in the public domain; the morality of plastic surgery; and finding self-fulfillment before pursuing fulfillment in a relationship.

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16 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #212

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: love between platonic friends; the difficulty of learning Objectivism; and human rights vs. human rights.

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13 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #211

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: teaching Objectivists vs. non-Objectivists; the placebo effect; and the justification for impulsive acts of minor violence.

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13 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #210

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: modern technology; racial slurs; and the morality of the war in Afghanistan.

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13 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #209

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: quitting smoking; the feasibility of becoming a Renaissance Man in today’s world; and the sinking of the Concordia.

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13 min. Leonard Peikoff Podcast #208

Topics in Leonard Peikoff’s latest podcast of philosophical Q&As include: the role of physical attractiveness in romance; conflicts of ideas in friendship; and disagreements with parents.

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