First Edition. As new in like jacket. "If you find the world hopelessly bewildering, will rejecting your mind make it more intelligible?" A written transcript of the original Nathaniel Branden Institute first course on the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Basic Principles of Objectivism. NBI lectures continued from 1958-68 with other courses on philosophy, economics, esthetics and epistemology. Ayn Rand delivered some lectures at the outset and took part in many Q&A sessions. These lectures gave birth to the Objectivist Movement in the late 50's, following the publication of Atlas Shrugged. A significant part of the history of Objectivism. As new in jacket. Book#Pv5a110. $150. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science. Seller Inventory # Pv5a110