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Liberty and Property (LvMI) Kindle Edition

by Ludwig von Mises (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Ludwig von Mises's Liberty and Property sets out a master narrative of global economic history, and the result is an essay for the ages. It is profound, visionary, and compelling beyond belief. Here Mises describes the revolutionary meaning of capitalism in human history and how it has been responsible for the most spectacular increases in the common man's standard of living.

In 1956, with the Mont Pelerin Society entering a difficult period in which its intellectual lights were drifting away from old-school liberalism, Ludwig von Mises delivered a speech to explain why this was a terrible trend. He didn't rebuke anyone; he instead backed away from the events of the day to provide a sweeping reconstruction of economic history from the ancient world to the present. In this way he provided a model of how to avoid presentism in order to understand the really big issues of civilization and the moral and practical urgency of embracing total freedom. Liberty and Property is this clarion call in book form.

Contemporary reports from the event at which Mises delivered his speech suggest that the people there were uninterested in his point of view, but this is much to their shame. For what he left us with is remarkable. High intelligence, vast historical understanding, and moral passion combined to produce one of the most dazzling presentations of the case for economic liberty ever written.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00597SVTG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ludwig von Mises Institute (June 30, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 397 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 54 pages
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Orson Scott Card
5.0 out of 5 stars Best explanation of freedom and property
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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This surprisingly short book nevertheless comprises a deep and thorough analysis of why freedom depends on property. The antidote to a lot of the ideology being taught by the ignorant to the ignorant in most universities.
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C. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read to understand the importance of personal liberty and freedom!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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Ludwig von Mises has distilled the concept and benefits of capitalism, along with the absolute value of personal property, into a very compelling speech. We need more thinkers like him today.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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A must read for all the uneducated socialist out there that have no clue what they are speaking about.
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Sterling Burnett
4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful exploration of the virtues of Capitalism
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
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Powerful exploration of the virtues of Capitalism by one of its most thoughtful and thought provoking defenders. Less of a philosophical or economic defense of or justification for capitalism than a forthright explanation of the fundamental link between liberty and prosperity through property ownership under the framework conditions established by a government of extremely limited authority and functions.
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Kevin zelhart
5.0 out of 5 stars Pertinent to our time
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022
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Today, with so many listening to the siren song of Marxism, this book, authored by one who had predicted the rise of totalitarianism and socialism in Europe, provides a strong defense of capitalism which is still spot on. He also puts forth strong arguments for government intervention to be minimal. He succeeds doing this in easy to understand prose. Should be on everything informed citizen's must read list
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandated for high school civics
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
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This is a quick read with precision insight into a much needed economic understanding. In today's nonsensical economic philosophies pushing for government control of America's economic future, Mises sets on a platter the reality that individual freedom should never be forsaken.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Emphatic Refutation of Mark if I Ever Heard One
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
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Ludwig von Mises does more to expose Marx for the over-educated dillitante he was than many writers today. He does so in a clear, easy-to-understand style that should be simple enough for even those who do not have a background in finance or economics to comprehend. Even though he lived decades ago, his concepts and principles are timeless, easily applicable to our modern world. There are society's dedicated to the study and preservation of Mise's writings and theories, and I can well concede there should be far more of them--preferably in Washington D.C. Perhaps our president could attend a few meetings?
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J. C. Luedde
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for young people before they enter higher "education"
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015
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Very clear comparison of capitalism and socialism; a comparison that young people can understand. It alerts the reader to the key practical difference between these two political philosophies - capitalism actually produces a political environment that allows its people to improve their lot, if they put forth the effort required, while socialism only produces misery for all but the top elite while the people are told promises of utopia that never come true. Highly recommended for young people before they enter higher "education".
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Carlos González
5.0 out of 5 stars Very important ideas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2020
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This is a small book on one of Ludvig Von Mises lecture on San Francisco, easy reading, plenty of valuable information and essential for inspiring change to our societies
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