Leonard Peikoff

History Philosophy
  • Leonard S. Peikoff is a Canadian-American philosopher born in 1933.

  • He is best known as the leading advocate of Objectivism, the philosophy developed by Ayn Rand.

  • Peikoff was designated as the heir to Rand's estate and founded the Ayn Rand Institute.

  • His career includes work as a philosophy professor and radio talk show host.

  • Peikoff has authored several books, including "Objective Communication," which is based on his lecture series from the 1980s.

  • His work focuses on applying Objectivist principles to various aspects of life, including effective communication and argumentation.

  • Peikoff's contributions have significantly shaped the development and dissemination of Objectivist philosophy.

Books by Leonard Peikoff