Leonard Peikoff

1933 -

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

movement: atheism

country of citizenship: United States of America, Canada

languages spoken, written or signed: English

educated at: University of Manitoba, New York University

occupation: philosopher, writer, teacher, radio personality

influenced by: Ayn Rand

official website: www.peikoff.com

Leonard Sylvan Peikoff (; 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. Source: Wikipedia (en)