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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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Adam N. Michel is director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on analyzing the economic and budgetary effects of taxation in the United States.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the ho... more

Professor Andrew Bernstein is an Objectivist philosopher, a public speaker, and a prolific author.James Valliant is a retired prosecutor, a proponent of Objectivism, and an author.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz... more

Aaron Brown teaches statistics at New York University and at the University of California at San Diego, and he writes regular columns for Bloomberg and Wilmott. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was a key participant in developing modern financia... more

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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 productivene... more

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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
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
Andrew Bernstein
PhD, Objectivist intellectual, author
Self-employed / Author
Episode: "Shane"-An Inspiration to Heroism, with Dr. Andrew Bernstein and Dr. Nikos SotirakopoulosDr. Nikos
Nikos Sotirakopoulos
PhD, commentator and philosopher
Independent scholar
Episode: "Shane"-An Inspiration to Heroism, with Dr. Andrew Bernstein and Dr. Nikos SotirakopoulosDr. Nikos
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
Jim Valliant
Philosophy commentator and former Deputy DA with expertise in Objectivism and justice
Objectivist Media Network / OPAR discussions
Episode: Justice as a Means to a Better Life-with Jim Valliant
Liam Stayton
Student and junior fellow at the Objectivist Institute (per dialogue)
Objectivist Institute
Episode: Is Objectivism Open or Closed? LiquidZulu Debates Liam Stayton
Alec Ryrie
Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham University
Durham University
Episode: Atheism in History-with Professor Alec Ryrie

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Michael Liebowitz
Host of The Rational Egoist

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 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
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    vincentgeloso
    Canadaa year 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!

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    dan the man2135
    United States3 years ago
  • Sebastian

    Very insightful and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plumeriact
    United States3 years ago

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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.
The Folly and Immorality of the Push to Tax the Wealthy- with Adam Michel
Q: How would a wealth tax affect the overall economy and government funding if implemented nationwide?
First-order effects would include reduced investment and entrepreneurial activity, leading to slower growth and fewer jobs; second-order effects would involve wage impacts and higher incentives for foreigners to capture US assets, making large-scale funding of government through wealth taxes impractical.
The Folly and Immorality of the Push to Tax the Wealthy- with Adam Michel
Q: What are the basic arguments that proponents of taxing the rich make, and what is your critique of them?
Their arguments rest on a perceived unfairness in the tax system and an aesthetic belief that inequality is inherently detrimental; the critique is that the full tax burden is not understood, and policies aiming to increase government funding should rely on broader bases rather than disproportionately taxing high earners.
Debating the relationship Between Human Life and Moral Values-with Kirill Madgison
Q: What does it mean for moral judgments to be objective in a rational framework?
Objectivity means that judgments must be justifiable to any rational subject within a shared framework of rationality, not mere expressions of private preference; it requires transparency of reasons and the capacity for others to understand and potentially agree.
Justice as a Means to a Better Life-with Jim Valliant
Q: How does the objectivist view of justice differ from Kantian duty ethics?
Objectivism grounds justice in objective, universal principles tied to life and productive living, whereas Kantian ethics centers on rigid duties and universalizability, potentially opposing practical outcomes in real life.

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