Lecture 3 of 13 · Ludwig von Mises Archives
Liberty and Property
In this 1958 speech, Ludwig von Mises explains why, under socialism, "freedom" means the elimination of dissent. The socialist goal is bondage, not liberty.
Austrian Economics OverviewPhilosophy and MethodologyPolitical TheoryPrivate Property
Part of a series
Ludwig von Mises Archives
13 lectures, 11.4 hours, recorded 1958–1972. See the full series or subscribe by RSS.
Speakers: Ludwig von Mises.
Recording date and topics for this lecture come from the Mises Institute's page for Liberty and Property, checked 2026-07-23.