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.

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

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.