Fascism Versus Capitalism

By: Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.

Narrated by: Scott Horton

Fascism has become a term of general derision and rebuke. It is tossed casually in the direction of anything a critic happens to dislike.

But fascism is a real political and economic concept, not a stick with which to beat opponents arbitrarily. The abuse of this important word undermines its true value as a term referring to a very real phenomenon, and one whose spirit lives on even now.

Fascism is a specific ideology based on the idea that the state is the ideal organization for realizing a society's and an individual's potential economically, socially, and even spiritually.

The state, for the fascist, is the instrument by which the people's common destiny is realized, and in which the potential for greatness is to be found. Individual rights, and the individual himself, are strictly subordinate to the state's great and glorious goals for the nation. In foreign affairs, the fascist attitude is reflected in a belligerent chauvinism, a contempt for other peoples, and a society-wide reverence for soldiers and the martial virtues.

Lew Rockwell, in this new volume, examines the starkly contrasting systems of capitalism and fascism, noting pro-fascist trends in recent decades as well as the larger historical trends in the United States and internationally.

In Section one, Rockwell focuses on the nature of fascism and its influence in Western society, with a focus on American political and economic institutions.

In Section two, Rockwell examines capitalism as the enemy of, and antidote to, fascism.

Combining economics, history, and political philosophy, this book doesn't just provide a diagnosis of what ails American and Western society, but also sheds light on how we might repair the damage that has been done, and with the help of the intellectual work of great minds like Murray Rothbard and Ron Paul, we might as a society shed the fascism of our times and look to freedom instead.

©2013 Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. (P)2015 Listen and Think Audio

Brilliant

This book will appeal to political independents, watchers of American political history, those interested in economic theory and those who are ready for something different than the republican and democratic planks. Thank you Lew and Scott

MAGNIFICENT

Scott Horton's performance is passionately excellent and Lew's writing is powerful and concise. Gems in literally every paragraph.

Fascism didn't end with WWII, but there's hope

How do you make the principled arguments of Lew Rockwell better? Have it narrated by Scott Horton! Imagine the history and hope of capitalism/libertarianism, with a complete refutation fascism, all with the tone of Harrison Ford saying, "Get off my airplane!"

Like Smooth Jazz

Lew is a masterful writer and Scott's reading of this fantastic book is perfect. MUST buy!

great book. full of insight and great narrator.

great book. full of insight and great narrator. happy to recommend it to everyone. thanks

Life-changing

As someone who had a more pro-state, authoritarian bent before reading this book, I have to say that it did an excellent job of convincing me of its arguments.

My only (small) critique is that the reader at times used a strange, almost TV-host kind of tone which was distracting.

I enjoyed the history lesson

First, Scott Horton did a good job reading the book. The story was easy to follow and gave valuable insight into the ideology and philosophy of some of the major influences in the Austrian movement.
It also went over the history Keynes, Greenspan and others and laid out a case for sticking to your principles and avoiding evil.
Overall I enjoyed it.

Great book and narration.

Great listen must read book. Interesting backstory on some of the great economists. Rockwell and Scott Horton you can't go wrong here.

Real libertarianism

Stories about Rothbard & Ron Paul, written by Lew Rockwell, & read by Scott Horton

All young people should read this

This is a fantastic portrait of the lives and principles of great Austrian economic scholars and thought leaders. Loved it!