Leonard Peikoff Writer

Leonard S. Peikoff (/ˈpiːkɑːf/; born October 15, 1933) is a Canadian-American philosopher. A former professor of philosophy, he was designated by the philosopher Ayn Rand as heir to her estate. He is an author, a leading advocate of Objectivism, and the founder of the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI). For several years, he hosted a nationally syndicated radio talk show.

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Birth date	October 15, 1933
Birth place	Manitoba , Winnipeg , Canada
Education	Master of Arts Doctor of Philosophy New York University

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influenced	Andrew Bernstein David Kelley Edwin A. Locke Harry Binswanger George H. Smith Tara Smith (philosopher) Allan Gotthelf
influenced by	Ayn Rand
notable work	Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand