About this episode

The episode features a debate on the relationship between human life and moral values with guest Kirill Madgison.

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 Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity. He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime https://www.amazon.com... View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty https://books2read.com... About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Liebowitz

Guest: Kirill Madgison

Topics covered

• moral values
• human life
• philosophy
• individualism
• academic career

Keywords

• moral values
• human life
• philosophy
• individualism
• Kirill Madgison

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime, View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty

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