Objectivism in One Lesson

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.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Why Philosophy?Chapter 3 Values as the Meaning of LifeChapter 4 Egoism vs. Cynical ExploitativenessChapter 5 Rationality as the Fundamental Means of Achieving Values: The First Semester of the LessonChapter 6 The Universe as and Intelligible Natural SystemChapter 7 Objectivity as the Method of Rational CognitionChapter 8 Man the HeroChapter 9 The Nature of the GoodChapter 10 Virtue as a Requirement of SurvivalChapter 11 The Moral and the PracticalChapter 12 Individual Rights as a Necessity of Human LifeChapter 13 Capitalism as the System Embodying Rational Philosophical PrinciplesEpilogue: The Lesson of Objectivism Re-Stated