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The Rational Egoist podcast aims to explore the philosophy of rational egoism and how it can be applied in our daily lives. Hosted by Michael Liebowitz and produced by Xenia Ioannou with experts in the field of philosophy, psychology, and economics, the podcast will provide listeners with a wealth of knowledge and insight into the benefits of rational egoism. Copyright of all audio, printed materi... more

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Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist, cohost of The Capitalist Corner, and host of The Michael Liebowitz Show. A lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-i... more

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by James Valliant to focus on the virtue of pride.A prac... more

About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply ... more

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About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply ... more

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Mark Pellegrino
Actor known for roles in Lucifer, The Big Lebowski, Lost
Actor
Episode: The Capitalist Personality, Motivation, and Self-improvement- with Mark Pellegrino
Adam N. Michel
Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: The Folly and Immorality of the Push to Tax the Wealthy- with Adam Michel
James Valliant
Author and commentator introduced as a guest
Episode: A Case Against Determinism-with Professor Andrew Bernstein and James Valliant
Aaron Brown
Quantitative betting and data analyst, author of Wrong Number
Independent author/analyst
Episode: Are there "Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics"? with Aaron Brown
James Stevens Valiant
Retired prosecutor, author; guest on self-improvement deep-dive on Objectivism
Objectivist Media Network
Episode: The Virtue of Productiveness-with Jim Valliant
Kirill Magidson
Guest discussing grounding morality in human life and rational egoism
PhD candidate in math; philosophy researcher
Episode: Debating the relationship Between Human Life and Moral Values-with Kirill Madgison
Liam Stayton
Student and junior fellow at the Objectivist Institute (per dialogue)
Objectivist Institute
Episode: Is Objectivism Open or Closed? LiquidZulu Debates Liam Stayton
Gene Epstein
Director of the Soho Forum Debates
Soho Forum
Episode: Discussing the Great and Neglected Economist, Richard Cantillon-with Gene Epstein
Michael Huemer
Professor of philosophy; author of The Problem of Political Authority, Ethical Intuitionism, etc.
University (as applicable in transcript)
Episode: Debating the Objectivist Ethics-with Professor Michael Huemer

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Michael Liebowitz
Host of The Rational Egoist

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Really pleasant libertarian podcast

    Libertarian podcasts often sound like crazy people who just haven’t moved byeond knee-jerk hatred of the state. This podcast aint that. Its a good exploration of the deeper foundations of the best versions of all brands of classical liberalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vincentgeloso
    Canada2 years ago
  • Beyond outstanding

    First ever review! I applaud you. I cheer you. And I encourage you to continue as hard and as fast as you can go. Keep up the unbelievable work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan the man2135
    United States3 years ago
  • Sebastian

    Very insightful and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plumeriact
    United States4 years ago

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Thought-provoking and rigorous; stands out for clear arguments.
A Libertarian-leaning deep dive into foundations and ethics.
High-quality philosophy with practical applications; engages well with guests.

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Happiness is the Purpose of Ethics- with James Stevens Valliant
Q: Before we can discuss happiness, what is happiness?
Happiness is an emotional state grounded in achieving one's values, with a distinction between immediate pleasures and the deeper, abstract values that define a rational life.
Happiness is the Purpose of Ethics- with James Stevens Valliant
Q: Jim, how goes it?
The guest responds that things go well and emphasizes his personal happiness as a result of rational values and the pursuit of meaningful work, while detailing how discussions of happiness tie back to OPAR and Objectivist ethics.
The Capitalist Personality, Motivation, and Self-improvement- with Mark Pellegrino
Q: Why are you devoted to capitalism and the promotion of its ideas even when it's challenging?
Because it's good and because it promotes humanity and life; it challenges nihilism and anti-life ideas, and the overall trajectory of society benefits when people pursue rational, voluntary exchange and personal responsibility.
Ethics, Principles, and Prudent Predators
Q: So what is it that allows us human beings to plan long-term?
Reason and the formation of principles enable long-term planning; without these, actions would be ad hoc and short-sighted, undermining long-term flourishing.
A Case Against Determinism-with Professor Andrew Bernstein and James Valliant
Q: What is the challenge to determinism?
The challenge is to specify the actual mechanism by which causal factors necessitate actions and to explain the experiential sense of choice as a real, not illusory, phenomenon, showing how individuals can meaningfully influence their conscious processes.

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The show consistently explores rational egoism through philosophy, economics, and ethics with a leaning toward Objectivist and libertarian ideas. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into values, free will, productivity, and the intersections of philosophy with public policy, taxation, and statistics. Creative debates and case studies—ranging from happiness as a life guiding standard to critiques of wealth taxes and the nature of justice—highlight practical applications of rational self-interest and individual rights. Noteworthy is a willingness to engage controversial topics with rigorous argument, formal debate formats, and cross-disciplinary perspectives, often inviting guests who contribute specialized expertise and provocative counte... more

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3. James Valliant
4. Aaron Brown
5. James Stevens Valiant
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