Leonard Peikoff

Leonard Peikoff
Peikoff in 2010
Born (1933-10-15) October 15, 1933 (age 90)
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Manitoba
New York University (BA, MA, PhD)
Notable workObjectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
Spouse(s)Susan Ludel (divorced)[2]
Cynthia P. Peikoff (divorced)
Amy Lynn Peikoff (divorced)
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolObjectivism
Main interests
Epistemology, ethics, applied ethics, theory of history[1]
WebsitePeikoff.com
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Leonard Sylvan Peikoff (/ˈpkɒf/; born October 15, 1933) is a Canadian American philosopher.[3] He is an Objectivist and was a close associate of Ayn Rand, who designated him heir to her estate. He is a former professor of philosophy and host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show. He co-founded the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI) in 1985 and is the author of several books on philosophy.

  1. ^ "List of Peikoff's courses and lectures". March 22, 2010. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Susan Ludel Is Bride of Professor". The New York Times. September 3, 1971. Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "Biography". Peikoff.com. March 19, 2010. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011.

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