The Rational Egoist

The Rational Egoist

The Rational Egoist with Michael Liebowitz

Episodes 405
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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58%
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About This Podcast

The Rational Egoist podcast aims to explore the philosophy of rational egoism and how it can be applied in our daily lives. Hosted by Michael Liebowitz and produced by Xenia Ioannou with experts in the field of philosophy, psychology, and economics, the podcast will provide listeners with a wealth of knowledge and insight into the benefits of rational egoism. Copyright of all audio, printed material and colour schemes including logos, owned exclusively by Michael Liebowitz and Xenia Ioannou and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission

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Recent Episodes

The Folly and Immorality of the Push to Tax the Wealthy- with Adam Michel

Jun 12, 2026 34m

Adam N. Michel is director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, where he focuses on analyzing the economic and budgetary effects of taxation in the United States.About Michael Liebowitz –…

A Case Against Determinism-with Professor Andrew Bernstein and James Valliant

Jun 10, 2026 1h

Professor Andrew Bernstein is an Objectivist philosopher, a public speaker, and a prolific author.James Valliant is a retired prosecutor, a proponent of Objectivism, and an author.About Michael…

Are there "Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics"? with Aaron Brown

Jun 06, 2026 1h

Aaron Brown teaches statistics at New York University and at the University of California at San Diego, and he writes regular columns for Bloomberg and Wilmott. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he…

The Virtue of Productiveness-with Jim Valliant

Jun 01, 2026 48m

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by…

"Shane"-An Inspiration to Heroism, with Dr. Andrew Bernstein and Dr. Nikos SotirakopoulosDr. Nikos

May 28, 2026 53m

Professor Andrew Bernstein is an author and an Objectivist philosopher who has written extensively on heroism, capitalism, and the value of great literature.Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the…

Debating the relationship Between Human Life and Moral Values-with Kirill Madgison

May 18, 2026 1h 6m

Kirill Madgidson is currently finishing a PhD in math, pursuing an academic career, and studying philosophy in his free time.About Michael Liebowitz – Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational…

Justice as a Means to a Better Life-with Jim Valliant

May 14, 2026 44m

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by…

Reviewing, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," with Andrew Bernstein

May 11, 2026 40m

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz welcomes philosopher and novelist Andrew Bernstein to discuss the movie, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon."Bernstein, well-known for his works…

Is Objectivism Open or Closed? LiquidZulu Debates Liam Stayton

May 07, 2026 1h 21m

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Discussing the Great and Neglected Economist, Richard Cantillon-with Gene Epstein

Apr 30, 2026 1h 5m

Gene Epstein served as economics editor of Barron's from 1993 to 2018, where his long-running Economic Beat column became required reading for anyone serious about understanding macroeconomics beyond…

Debating the Objectivist Ethics-with Professor Michael Huemer

Apr 27, 2026 1h 2m

n this episode Michael has a rigorous debate concerning the Objectivist ethics with Professor Michael Huemer.Michael Huemer is a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado. He is the…

Honesty-with Jim Valliant

Apr 27, 2026 50m

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by…

Atheism in History-with Professor Alec Ryrie

Apr 22, 2026 50m

Professor Ryrie joins Michael to discuss the history of atheism, the different meanings of the term, and some famous atheists.Alexander Gray Ryrie is a British historian of Protestant Christianity,…

A Conversation with a Young Objectivist

Apr 13, 2026 33m

Liam Stayton is a philosopher, a student, and a Junior Fellow at The Objective Standard Institute. On this episode Michael has him on to discuss numerous topics of relevance to Objectivists and…

Discussing the Manosphere-with Dr. Nikos Sotirakopoulos

Apr 10, 2026 42m

Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology.He…

Rand Was Right! With Sheldon Richman

Apr 06, 2026 44m

Sheldon Richman is a lifelong advocate of liberty, reason, and justice. A father and grandfather, he brings both moral seriousness and lived experience to political philosophy. In this discussion,…

The Importance of Integrity-with James Stevens Valliant

Mar 30, 2026 1h 4m

The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by…

Analyzing "Wuthering Heights," with Professor Andrew Bernstein

Mar 27, 2026 41m

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz welcomes philosopher and novelist Andrew Bernstein to discuss the novel, "Wuthering Heights." Bernstein, well-known for his works on…

Persephone Interviews Michael About his Journey to Podcasting!

Mar 23, 2026 38m

About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason,…

The Strategies, Tactics, and Importance of Intellectual Activism-with Nikos Sotirakopoulos

Mar 19, 2026 43m

Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology.He…

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