Leonard Peikoff

Canadian-American philosopher · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1933 · age 93

Leonard Sylvan Peikoff is a Canadian American philosopher. He is an Objectivist and was a close associate of Ayn Rand, who designated him heir to her estate. Peikoff is a former professor of philosophy and host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show.

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2001“To those who oppose war, I ask: If not now, when? How many more corpses are necessary before this country should take action?”In their words12 September 2001Fifty Years of Appeasement Led to Black TuesdayRead the whole statement

1993“Responsible parenthood involves decades devoted to the child’s proper nurture.”In their wordsObjectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (1993), Chapter 10: GovernmentRead the whole statement

1991“A: "Your objection to the self-evident has no validity. There is no such thing as disagreement.”In their wordsObjectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (1991) ; Dialogue used to show that existence, conciousness, identity, and non-contradiction areRead the whole statement

1933Born15 October 1933