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Lecture 3 of 13 · Ludwig von Mises Archives

Liberty and Property

Ludwig von Mises · 42:59 · Recorded 9 September 1958

In this 1958 speech, Ludwig von Mises explains why, under socialism, "freedom" means the elimination of dissent. The socialist goal is bondage, not liberty.

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Recording date and topics for this lecture come from the Mises Institute's page for Liberty and Property, checked 2026-07-23.