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Yaron Brook Show: Answering Questions (Principles, Greek Art, Rituals)

 In this episode, Yaron discusses topics submitted in this month's Patreon Contributor Survey: 
  • Explaining the value of principle in a world governed by emotion and tribalism (using the principle of free trade as an example); 
  • Leonard Peikoff on Donald Trump; the value of ancient Greek art (particularly epics and plays); 
  • Objectivist rituals (weddings, births, funerals). 

Service: Spreaker
Publshed on: Apr 01, 2018
Duration: 01:15:58
Channels
The Yaron Brook Show


Segments
Q: How does one fight pragmatism and the short-term emotionalistic thinking?
02:40 to 12:48
10.1 minutes
Q: What is Leonard Peikoff’s view on free trade and Trump?
12:49 to 20:19
7.5 minutes
Q: Why do principles work? Moral principles; scientific principles;
20:20 to 44:39
24.3 minutes
Q: Is Free Will about choice?
44:40 to 48:37
4.0 minutes
Q: Why are Greek works and classical aesthetic works relevant to modern life?
48:38 to 53:59
5.4 minutes
Yaron’s future speaking schedule in Latin America
54:00 to 59:49
5.8 minutes
Q: What is the Objectivist view on funerals, births, and wedding ceremonies?
59:50 to N/A
16.1 minutes