Leonard Peikoff
Leonard Sylvan Peikoff (/ˈpiːkɒf/; born October 15, 1933) is a Canadian American philosopher. 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.
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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) 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 |
| Website | Peikoff.com |
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