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
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