Introduction -- objectivist ethics / Mental health versus mysticism and self-sacrifice / ethics of emergencies / "conflicts" of men's interests / Isn't everyone selfish? / psychology of pleasure / Doesn't life require compromise? / How does one lead a rational life in an irrational society? / cult of moral grayness / Collectivized ethics / monument builders / Man's rights / nature of government / Government financing in a free society / divine right of stagnation / Racism / Counterfeit individualism / argument from intimidation / Index.