Leonard Peikoff | |
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 Peikoff in 2010 | |
| Born | October 15, 1933 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Manitoba New York University (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Notable work | Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Ludel (divorced)[2] Cynthia P. Peikoff (divorced) Amy Lynn Peikoff (divorced) |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Objectivism |
Main interests | Epistemology, ethics, applied ethics, theory of history[1] |
| Website | Peikoff.com |
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Leonard Sylvan Peikoff (/ˈpiːkɒf/; 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.
- ^ "List of Peikoff's courses and lectures". March 22, 2010. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Biography". Peikoff.com. March 19, 2010. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011.