The "non-aggression principle" & anarchy; Israel; Kant; theism & justification; & more! (4 calls)

The Dan Norton Show, 27 April 2026, Livestream #96 0:00 Intro Cough drop Many new subscribers 7:54 What good can you say about theism? @ObjectiveEthics ' Super Chat The meanings of "objective" What's the difference between Objectivism and "anarcho-capitalism"? Is truth always good? Distorting truth 31:40 How is Ayn Rand's support of self-reliance consistent with her support for Israel, given that Israel has a welfare state? (Call from Jerry) Faith; effects of believing truths vs. falsehoods Screening a call 54:00 Call with Alton, mostly on the "non-aggression principle" (NAP) Why is theism bad? "Good" and "bad" as relative to an agent 1:04:09 Capitalism, anarchy, and the "non-aggression principle" Is it human nature to be violent? Not many people grasp or agree with the NAP today or in history 1:35:28 End of call The non-initiation of force depends on egoism 1:50:12 Call with Jeffrey, a Christian Are there "universals"? Faith What are "universals"? Concepts 2:05:50 Ethics "Something exists" -- begs the question? Brute facts "Accounting for reality" 2:26:59 End of call 2:35:09 Break until 2:47:20 2:49:08 What are your thoughts on Kant? _The Ominous Parallels_ by Leonard Peikoff _Ayn Rand Lexicon_ entries on Kant Definition by ostension What are your thoughts on abortion? Assumptions vs. perceptions How were job opportunities once you got the degree? Do you work anything outside of this? 3:28:15 Where’s a good starting point for me to learn more about Ayn Rand? Which book of her’s should I start with? _Anthem_, _The Ayn Rand Lexicon_, etc. What's the best source on practical epistemology? Analytics on today's show 3:38:36 Would you recommend getting a PhD in philosophy? Saul Kripke What do you think is the appeal of religion in the modern world and also throughout human history? Choosing a purpose 3:53:40 What if Ayn Rand was my mother? Ayn Rand as a romantic partner 4:04:41 How do you respond to criticisms that Rand never engaged with any other thinkers? Putting epistemology into practice 4:13:04 Why is altruism bad? Screening a call 4:24:08 Call with Mark on leftism, capitalism, etc. Were you religious prior to being an atheist? Why is leftism bad? Government funding and corruption Can I be bribed? Merchant cash advance, payday loans My streaming schedule and YouTube channel Licensing, private roads Is giving to charity moral? Libertarianism vs. Objectivism Capitalism [...] Trolls [...] Outro _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Call 657-233-0878 (the number on my thumbnail/background) to be on the show. Country code for international callers: 1 (United States). Or, to call the show by Zoom, click: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83140242908. Or dial 669-444-9171; then, when prompted, enter the Zoom meeting ID: 831 4024 2908#; press # again to continue. Zoom calls can be made via the Zoom app or an Internet browser. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ways to support the channel: --Watch/listen, like, subscribe, comment, chat, share Ways to financially support the channel: --Become a channel member by clicking the "Join" button --Super Chats, Super Stickers, Super Thanks (comments with money attached) --https://www.patreon.com/DanNorton --https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanNorton11 #aynrand #objectivism #philosophy #religion #ethics #politics #debate #Trump #left #right #altruism #faith #capitalism #ancap #libertarian #atheism #egoism #god #call