Literature

The Philosophy of Romantic Fiction
This course extracts the themes--and underlying philosophies--of the greatest Romantic novels by a thorough analysis of their plots. 1. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo: 2. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: 3. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: (Audio; 6-tape set; 5.5 hrs., with Q&A) $49.95

Heroism in Modern American Literature
Why the anti-hero dominates 20th-century American literature. (Audio; 5-tape set; 6 hrs. with Q&A) Price: $49.95

The Mind vs. Collectivism in Ayn Rand's Novels
Ayn Rand's novels pit independent heroes against the forces of collectivism. (Audio; 60 min.) Price: $13.95

Rational Egoism in The Fountainhead
Lectures on how the plot of The Fountainhead dramatizes the moral theory of rational egoism, with an in-depth analysis of the five major characters. (Audio; 2-tape set; 140 min. with Q&A)

Kantianism vs. Objectivism in The Fountainhead
In what way is Ellsworth Toohey, Peter Keating, Lois Cook--indeed, every villain in The Fountainhead--a variation on Kant's philosophy? (Audio; 90 min., with Q&A) $12.95

Philosophic and Literary Integration in The Fountainhead
In this course, Dr. Bernstein analyzes: how the plot conveys the theme of first-handedness vs. second-handedness; how every character is a subtle variation on that theme; and how the theme is tied to other philosophic issues -- e.g., morality vs. practicality -- implicit in the novel. (Audio; 4-tape set; 4 hrs., with Q&A) $39.95

The Mind as Hero in Atlas Shrugged
What is the meaning of heroism? This lecture focuses on Atlas Shrugged's theme, from the unusual perspective of the heroic nature of rational cognition. It addresses the intriguing question of why mankind traditionally reveres purely physical heroes, while eschewing intellectual ones. (Audio; 2-tape set; 2 hrs., with Q&A) $14.96

Philosophic and Literary Integration in Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged, Dr. Bernstein argues, is the greatest novel in history because of its matchless ability to connect and interweave complex issues on a grand scale. This course gives one a new appreciation for Ayn Rand's monumental achievement.
(Audio; 7-tape set; 8 hrs., with Q&A) $79.95

Rand's Fictional Characters as Philosophical Archetypes
How are Peter Keating, Ellsworth Toohey and Lois Cook three variations on a Kantian theme? In what sense is each hero of Atlas Shrugged an embodiment of a distinctive aspect of the Objectivist theory of virtue? This is Part 1 of a perceptive analysis of Ayn Rand's dramatic characters. (Audio; 4-tape set; 6.5hrs.) $49.95

Rand's Fictional Characters as Philosophical Archetypes, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a perceptive analysis of Ayn Rand's dramatic characters. (Audio; 4-tape set; 6.5hrs.) List Price: $54.95  Price: $49.95

Rand's Fictional Characters as Philosophical Archetypes, Part 1 & 2
This is the combined set of Parts 1 & 2 of a perceptive analysis of Ayn Rand's dramatic characters. (Audio; 8-tape set; 13hrs.) List Price: $104.90 Price: $89.90

Philosophy & Ethics

Objectivism for Beginners
This course provides you with an understanding of the basic concepts of Ayn Rand's philosophy. The three principles it focuses on are: egoism - reason - freedom. This course establishes three fundamental points. The first is that values are the meaning of life and the key to personal happiness. The second is that reason is the sole means of achieving values. The last is that freedom is the social condition required for reason to function. This course thereby provides an introduction to Ayn Rand's basic theories of ethics, epistemology, and politics.

Four Giants of Philosophy
The traditional "Big Three" in philosophy--Plato, Aristotle, Kant--are now the "Big Four," with the addition of Ayn Rand. Devoting one class to each figure, Dr. Bernstein examines how each of the four's distinctive view of concepts shapes that thinker's moral and political philosophy. (Audio; 4-tape set; 4 hrs., with Q&A) $49.95

How to Spread Objectivism
This enthusiastic talk offers concrete techniques by which to interest people in the ideas of Objectivism. Having aggressively implemented these methods for many years, Dr. Bernstein is an ideal source of suggestions for reaching serious individuals.
(Audio; 30 min.) $9.95

The Right to Abortion
This talk is an unequivocal defense--on philosophic grounds--of the moral right to abortion. This hard-hitting talk will unsettle both conservatives and liberals. (Audio; 90 min., with Q&A) $12.95

Primacy of Consciousness vs. The Objectivist Ethics
This course is an extensive study of the theory of the primacy of consciousness--i.e., the view that consciousness is metaphysically prior to, and independent of, existence--throughout the history of philosophy. Dr. Bernstein contrasts this with Ayn Rand's primacy of existence premise, which, he shows, underlies the entire Objectivist ethics. (Audio; 5-tape set; 5 hrs., with Q&A) $49.95

Objectivism's Man-Worship vs Contemporary Man-Hatred
Ayn Rand proclaims heroism as the essence of the human potential. What are the principles underlying her view--and why is hero-worship necessary, given the basics of Objectivism? (Audio; 5-tape set; 6 hrs., with Q&A) $59.95

Friedrich Nietzsche
Subtitled His Thought, His Legacy, His Influence on Ayn Rand. Nietzsche has a fundamentally wrong philosophy, with some gems interspersed among the profound errors. He is a brilliant polemicist against Christianity and, more broadly, the self-sacrifice tradition. (Audio; 6-tape set; 6 hrs.) $69.95



Politics & Culture

Objectivism and the Revolution in Political Philosophy
Most of the influential political philosophers in history -- Plato, Hobbes, Machiavelli, Marx -- held the view that man's nature is irrational and corrupt, requiring a dictatorial government to control him. (Audio; 5-tape set; 6 hrs., with Q&A) $64.95

Villainy: The Nature of Evil
There are three basic manifestations of evil in our culture, Dr. Bernstein says. (Audio; 90 min., with Q&A) $12.95


 

Self-Improvement

How to be an Impassioned Valuer
What makes something a value in a man's life? What are the steps required for a harmonious allocation of time to competing values? What are the characteristics of the "value-intoxicated" personality? (Audio; 3-tape set; 4.5 hrs. with Q&A)




CliffNotes

Anthem Cliffsnotes
CliffsNotes for Anthem presents an in-depth analysis of the novel's plot.
(87 pages; Booklet) List Price: $4.99       Price: $4.95

The Fountainhead Cliffsnotes
CliffsNotes for The Fountainhead presents an in-depth analysis, following a brief summary, of the novel's plot. It contains essays explaining the book's characters, theme and philosophic content.
(132 pages; Booklet) List Price: $4.99       Price: $4.95

Atlas Shrugged Cliffsnotes
Finally, a study guide to Atlas Shrugged—and it is of value to both beginners and advanced students.
(133 pages; Booklet)   List Price: $4.99       Price: $4.95

The Right to Abortion
This talk is an unequivocal defense--on philosophic grounds--of the moral right to abortion. This hard-hitting talk will unsettle both conservatives and liberals. (Pamphlet; 17 pages) Price: $2.95

 

Online Courses

Neglected Classics of Romantic Literature-Internet
In a literary culture permeated with anti-heroes, where does a lover of man look to find spiritual sustenance? (Internet Course) $160.00