For the objectivist writings of leonard peikoff, click. A survey of western philosophy from the presocratic philosophers to the early 20th century, it was criticised for russells overgeneralization and omissions, particularly from the postcartesian period, but nevertheless became a popular and commercial success, and has remained in print from its. He worked closely with rand in new york city for thirty years and was designated by her as heir to her estate. This course was adapted from a series of lectures on the history of western philosophy given by dr. Leonard peikoff casts a penetrating new light on the process of human thought, and thereby on western culture and history. He is an author, a leading advocate of objectivism and the founder of the ayn rand institute. Peikoff writes of his unusual name for his main hypothesis. And in this brilliantly reasoned, thoughtprovoking work we learn why, as he demonstrates how far america has been detoured from its original path and led down the same road that germany followed to nazism. He has taught philosophy at several places, including hunter college and new york university. While peikoff, as one of rands strongest adherents clearly comes from an objectivist viewpoint, this book is not about individuals, other than briefly as the instigators of major. A great admirer of the fountainhead, he first met rand in 1951, when he was, in his own words, an ignorant, intelligent seventeenyearold.
Peikoffs book is extremely abstract, covering the essentials of philosophy and vast expanses of history in a highly condensed presentation. This show represents my attempt to understand the history of philosophy as i do my own reading. Leonard peikoff to fans of ayn rand in the early 1970s. If you are an admirer of ayn rands works or interested in the root causes of history, you should enjoy this book. A former professor of philosophy, he was designated by the novelist ayn rand as heir to her estate. Thick trade soft cover is 26 years old, a ctual copy is pictured, no stock images i always combine on shipping, in order to qualify for combined shipping, all won auctions must be paid for at the. History of western philosophy and millions of other books are available for instant. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read objectivism. Introduction to history of western philosophy youtube. This lesson consists of a recorded lecture that peikoff gave in 1989, based on thinking he did for his book objectivism.
Dim hypothesis why the lights of the west are going out. The philosophy of ayn rand will have something of immense value to offer you intellectually, morally, practically, and personally. Published in 2014, this book consists of the eleven chapters on nazism from the ominous parallels, with a new preface by leonard peikoff. Leonard peikoffs classic text on the abstract principles and practical applications of objectivism, based on his lecture series the philosophy of objectivism. A history of western philosophy is a 1945 book by the philosopher bertrand russell. The source material provided above is a much more professional albeit longer discourse on. Thales to hume history of philosophy part 1 mp3 download this is the first part of a twopart, 24lecture course on the history of western philosophy taught by philosopher leonard peikoff, the worlds foremost ayn rand scholar. History of philosophy ari campus ayn rand institute. In the conclusion of the book, leonard peikoff places ayn rands philosophy in historical context. A great admirer of the fountainhead, he first met rand in 1951, when he was, in his own words, an ignorant.
Selfsacrifice, oriental mysticism, racial truth, the public good, doing. Leonard peikoff is a phd in philosophy and a longtime teacher and writer. Peikoff holds that a knowledge of the history of philosophy is a precondition to understanding, and therefore to changing, the nature and present course of the civilization. Political realism and utopianism in social and political philosophy export citation. He is an objectivist and was a close associate of ayn rand, who designated him heir to her estate after her death. The voice of reason essays in objectivist thought by ayn rand edited and with additional essays by leonard peikoff introductionby leonard peikoff part one. In the show, peikoff reads a batch of philosophical questions emailed to him and methodically answers them. The definitive statement of ayn rands philosophy, written by the preeminent rand exponent and scholar.
Heraclitus you cannot step into the same river twice change as the only absolute. Dismissing criticisms that leonard peikoffs book, the dim hypothesis, is unscientific. The philosophy of ayn rand audiobook written by leonard peikoff. In addition to touching on the highlights of western philosophy since thaless early work in greece, peikoff explores major developments in four areasliterature, physics, education, and politics. It is not a history book, but he has short introductions to each major section of the book, which often are some of the best historical overviews of that period that i know of. The dim hypothesis by leonard peikoff overdrive rakuten. Dec 09, 1991 the 25th anniversary editionthe definitive statement of ayn rands philosophy as interpreted by her best student and chosen heir. Peikoff revised his 1976 lecture course on rands ideas into book form as objectivism. The jefferson school has begun the publication of the literary version of leonard peikoff s twentyfour lectures on the history of western philosophy. This person can answer to any question of ayn rand philosophy about objectivism. Two important, illuminating, relevant modern themes in this 37 yearold book by a disciple of ayn rand. Mar 12, 2020 this brilliantly conceived and organized book is based on a lecture course given by dr.
Jones, a history of western philosophy several volumes. In his groundbreaking and controversial book the dim hypothesis, dr. This course was adapted from a series of lectures on the history of western philosophy, given by leonard peikoff to fans of ayn rand in the early 1970s. Having been rands foremost student, he is today the worlds preeminent expert on objectivism.
Leonard peikoff born in 1933 is an author and a great objectivist philosopher. Peikoff makes ayn rands philosophy, objectivism, clearly understood by contrasting it to altruism, mysticism and kantianism, the three philosophies which gave rise to national socialism and the atrocities committed by the nazis during world war ii. This is the first part of a twopart, 24lecture course on the history of western philosophy taught by philosopher leonard peikoff, the worlds foremost ayn rand scholar. Since so many history books are tainted by one form of prejudice or. This first part starts with the presocratic greeks and ends with the enlightenment thinker david hume. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. The philosophy of ayn rand ayn rand library book 6 ebook. Feb 21, 2020 this lesson consists of a recorded lecture that peikoff gave in 1989, based on thinking he did for his book objectivism. Leonard peikoff is the preeminent ayn rand scholar writing today.
The jefferson school has begun the publication of the literary version of leonard peikoffs twentyfour lectures on the history of western philosophy. This brilliantly conceived and organized book is dr. He grew up in western canada and now lives in southern california. Leonard peikoffs classic text on the abstract principles and practical applications of objectivism, based on his lecture series the philosophy of objecti. Until or unless i write a comprehensive treatise on my philosophy, dr. With his groundbreaking and controversial dim hypothesis, dr. Leonard peikoff has spent more than sixty years studying, teaching and applying the philosophy of ayn rand. This short video is an introduction to history of philosophy, a course by philosopher leonard peikoff available free on ayn rand institute. Leonard peikoff in 1976, entitled the philosophy of objectivism. Buy objectivism ayn rand library book online at low prices. The source material provided above is a much more professional albeit longer discourse on these ideas. Top 10 books by leonard peikoff best book recommendations. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she achieved her spectacular success. Born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936.
Ayn rand chose leonard peikoff to be her successor as the spokesman for objectivism. This brilliantly conceived and organized book is based on a lecture course given by dr. Rands unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. There are many book lovers who are ardent fans of his writings. Leonard peikoff is a brilliant study uniting philosophy and history to identify the fundamental cause of the rise of hitler and nazism, and more broadly, of fascism. A 15minute discussion of ayn rands philosophy, posted every other monday on. Why the lights of the west are going out and the cause of hitlers germany. Illustrated with excerpts from her published works, complete with an abundance of new material that rand communicated only in private conversation with peikoff, this book illuminates objectivismand its creatorwith brilliant clarity. Buy objectivism ayn rand library book online at low. In his epilogue, the duel between plato and aristotle, peikoff argues that philosophy is the prime mover of history, and that the philosophies of plato and aristotle have shaped western civilization. The dim hypothesis goodreads meet your next favorite book.
Leonard sylvan peikoff is a canadianamerican philosopher. This is a book which takes a rational approach to look at how philosophy impacts culture and society throughout western history going back to the greeks. The purpose of the course, therefore, is to present and. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction. He is the heir of ayn rand and is the founder of the ayn rand institute. Volume i thales to hume covers the founders of western philosophy while volume ii covers modern philosophy kant to the present. It is nothing less than an objectivist philosophy of history, an attempt to interpret the history of western civilization from the ancient greeks to the. He learned the basic idea from ayn rand, but he saw history with his own eyes, from his own perspective, and he wrote the book in his own voice. Peikoffs approach to the history of philosophy and the philosophy of history in the ominous parallels is uniquely his own.
In his epilogue, the duel between plato and aristotle, peikoff argues that philosophy is the prime mover of history, and that the philosophies of plato and. He cofounded the ayn rand institute ari in 1985 and is the author of several books. The philosophy of ayn rand ebook written by leonard peikoff. Jun 27, 2015 this show represents my attempt to understand the history of philosophy as i do my own reading. The lectures were attended by ayn rand, who helped prepare them and also joined peikoff in answering questions.
Whether you are a scientist seeking to ground physics in reality, or an artist who wishes to understand the nature of art, or a teenager wondering about the meaning of life, leonard peikoffs objectivism. Twenty four cassette tapes containing leonard peikoff s lecture series on the history of philosophy. Leonard peikoff, on the other hand, spent well over a decade doing the research for and writing the ominous parallels. A 15minute discussion of ayn rands philosophy, posted every other monday on leonard peikoff is a phd in philosophy and a longtime teacher and writer. Peikoff born october 15, 1933 is a canadianamerican philosopher.
In this farreaching study, peikoff identifies the three. The book contains 23 pages of footnotesor, in other words, 23 pages more than all of rands books combined. Peikoff solves the decadesold puzzle of how the land of poets and philosophers could have produced such a horror as nazi germany. A survey of western philosophy from the presocratic philosophers to the early 20th century, it was criticised for russells overgeneralization and omissions, particularly from the postcartesian period, but nevertheless became a popular and commercial success, and has remained in print from its first publication. Leonard peikoff puts forth his theory of how cultural change occurs, and, by illuminating the causes of such change throughout the history of western civilization, he finishes by giving a grave portrait of this countrys future. Leonard peikoff this brilliantly conceived and organized book is based on a lecture course given by dr. The history of philosophy, volume 1 founders of western philosophy. History of philosophy course by leonard peikoff on free. The purpose of the course, therefore, is to present and analyze. This was a truly spectacular book and i rate it a solid 5 stars. The 25th anniversary editionthe definitive statement of ayn rands philosophy as interpreted by her best student and chosen heir. In this farreaching study, peikoff identifies the three methods people use to integrate. I liked it much more than will durants acclaimed the story of philosophy, and equally as much as leonard peikoff s history of philosophy lectures. He is a former professor of philosophy and host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show.
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