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For the millions of readers who love Ayn Rand's novels and who seek to understand her revolutionary philosophy of Objectivism, there has not been available a simple and concise introduction to her thought. Objectivism in One Lesson is that book. In layman's terms, using vivid examples, Andrew Bernstein clearly explains the brilliant ideas that animate the conflict and characters of Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. This is the definitive introductory text to the rational philosophy that will transform the world.
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.
1 Why Philosophy? 1
2 Values as the Meaning of Life 11
3 Egoism vs. Cynical Exploitativenes 21
4 Rationality as the Fundamental Means of Achieving Values 25
The First Statement of The Lesson
5 The Universe as an Intelligible Natural System 37
6 Objectivity as the Method of Rational Cognition 47
7 Man the Hero 57
8 The Nature of the Good 65
9 Virtue as a Requirement of Survival 73
10 The Moral and the Practical 91
11 Individual Rights and Government 99
12 Capitalism as the System Embodying Rational Philosophical Principles 107
Epilogue: The Lesson of Objectivism Re-Stated 117
End Notes 119
Bibliography 123
About Ayn Rand's Philosophy 125
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