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Introduction to Objectivism

by Dr. Andrew Bernstein
 

I.

 

Values

 

 

A.

 

The nature of values

B.

 

Valuing as the meaning of life

C.

 

Values and selfishness

D.

 

The relationship of the selfish man to others


 

II.

 

Rationality

 

 

A.

 

The mind as the source of all values

B.

 

The validation of a rational standard of values

C.

 

Ayn Rand's heroes as rational valuers

D.

 

The rational man's attitude toward emotions


 

III.

 

Heroism

 

 

A.

 

Heroes as rational achievers

B.

 

Heroes as responsible for innovation, progress and civilization

C.

 

Heroism as the human potential
i. Contrast with Christianity
ii. Contrast with Marxism

D.

 

The mind as the source of heroism.


 

IV.

 

Capitalism

 

 

A.

 

Political freedom as the social condition required for achievement

B.

 

The evil of the initiation of force

C.

 

The validation of the principle of individual rights

D.

 

Limited Constitutional government

E.

 

Freedom as the cause of prosperity

 

 

 

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