Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Why Philosophy?
Chapter 3 Values as the Meaning of Life
Chapter 4 Egoism vs. Cynical Exploitativeness
Chapter 5 Rationality as the Fundamental Means of Achieving Values:
The First Semester of the Lesson
Chapter 6 The Universe as and Intelligible Natural System
Chapter 7 Objectivity as the Method of Rational Cognition
Chapter 8 Man the Hero
Chapter 9 The Nature of the Good
Chapter 10 Virtue as a Requirement of Survival
Chapter 11 The Moral and the Practical
Chapter 12 Individual Rights as a Necessity of Human Life
Chapter 13 Capitalism as the System Embodying Rational
Philosophical Principles
Epilogue: The Lesson of Objectivism Re-Stated
Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. His book, The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire was published by University Press of America in 2005. Andrew Bernstein is also the author of the Cliff Notes for Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. Additional essays and information about Dr. Bernstein can be found at his website: www.andrewbernstein.net.
This is the Bible for businessmen. In a contemporary and readable
fashion, Objectivism in One Lesson presents the moral propriety of
capitalism, profit, and rational self-interest. Bernstein's
refreshing take will benefit both the start-up and the CEO. This is
the perfect book for those inspired by Ayn Rand's novels but who
don't yet understand the philosophy behind the fiction.
*Jonathan Hoenig, Fox News Contributor, Portfolio Manager,
Capitalistpig Hedge Fund LLC*
For decades, there has been no book for the intelligent layman who
enjoyed Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged and wished
to understand the complex philosophical system they embody.
Bernstein's book gives him just that, making its fundamentals clear
and accessible. His master-stroke is to identify the theme of
Rand's philosophy—"man's rational mind is his sole means of gaining
knowledge, survival, and happiness"—and to use this principle as a
the core around which to organize his exposition. I will certainly
use this book in my courses. A little gem.
*Jurgis Brakas, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Philosophy, Marist
College*
Objectivism in One Lesson shows the life-giving power of Ayn Rand's
philosophy, a power that dictators of every degree—from abusive
parents to statist politicians—-do not want an individual to
discover. Bernstein's brilliant book helps the individual
understand the revolutionary ideas present in The Fountainhead and
Atlas Shrugged and thereby take control of his thinking, his mental
health, and indeed, his life.
*Ellen Kenner, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Host of the Rational
Basis of Happiness radio show*
Objectivism in One Lesson is a must read for all profit-driven
businessmen. It clearly explains Ayn Rand's philosophy of reason,
self-interest, and capitalism that businessmen need to validate the
moral rightness of their productive, profit-generating work.
*Mark Rothstein, Founder and President, Harmony Financial Advisers,
Host of Mr. Money radio and television shows*
A wonderful addition to a growing list of important new books on
Ayn Rand and her philosophy, Objectivism. Bernstein's unique
achievement is to take Rand's complex philosophical system and to
explain it in terms that ordinary people can understand. Bernstein
demonstrates with crystal clear prose and provocative examples
drawn from everyday life that Objectivism is the only philosophy
that supports the true American spirit of liberty.
*C. Bradley Thompson, Ph. D., Executive Director, The Clemson
Institute for the Study of Capitalism*
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