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James Valliant Debates Michael Concerning the Morality of the War with Iran
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- The Rational Egoist
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- Mar 3, 2026
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Summary
This is a great, precise debate about the morality of the war in Iran, and is conducted by two men who share many of the same views.James Stevens Valliant is a philosopher, historian, and retired prosecutor. He is also author of The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics, and Creating Christ.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael 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 defence 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.au/Down-Rabbit.. .View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour.She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to…