Leonard Peikoff
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Summary
Leonard Peikoff was born on October 15, 1933[1], in Winnipeg[2]. He has worked as a philosopher[3], writer[4], teacher[5], radio personality[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,783 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Kira Peikoff[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], Canada[11]
- Field of work: philosophy[12], objectivism[13]
- Employer: Hunter College[14], New York University Tandon School of Engineering[15]
- Educated at: University of Manitoba[16], New York University[17]
- Doctoral advisor: Sidney Hook[18]
- Notable work: Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand[19], The Ominous Parallels[20]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[21]
- Influenced by: Ayn Rand[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Movement: Objectivist movement[24]
- Commons category: Leonard Peikoff[25]
- Family name: Peikoff[26]
- Given name: Leonard[27]
- Official website: https://peikoff.com/[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Leonard Peikoff[30]
Why It Matters
Leonard Peikoff has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Philosophy: Who Needs It[33], a written work[34], written by Ayn Rand[35].
FAQs
Where was Leonard Peikoff born?
Leonard Peikoff's place of birth was Winnipeg[2].
What did Leonard Peikoff do for work?
Leonard Peikoff worked as a philosopher[3], writer[4], teacher[5], radio personality[6], and author[7].
Where did Leonard Peikoff go to school?
Leonard Peikoff was educated at University of Manitoba[16] and New York University[17].