Orgasmus und Sozialismus – #536

This book is a definitive refutation of nearly every type of socialism ever devised. Mises presents a wide-ranging analysis of society, comparing the results of socialist planning with those of free-market capitalism in all areas of life. He argues that a socialist commonwealth cannot apply economic calculation due to the absence of market prices, and defends capitalism against various criticisms. The book addresses issues such as economic inequality, the impossibility of monopoly in a free market system, and the inefficiencies of centrally planned systems.

Published in 1879, 'Die Frau und der Sozialismus' (Woman and Socialism) provides a programmatic platform for the socialist women’s movement. The book critically examines the social conditions and oppression faced by women, arguing that their subjugation is rooted in historical social structures rather than biology. Bebel advocates for equal economic, social, and political rights for women and discusses the double oppression faced by women in capitalist society. The book had a significant impact on working-class women and feminist organizing within the Social Democratic Party and other socialist organizations. It also outlines a vision for women's equality in a future socialist society and analyzes gender dynamics, class struggles, and the need for a transformational social structure.