Hayek (Friedrich August, economist and political philosopher, 1899-1992) A Disquisition on the Reactionary Character of the Socialist Conception, autograph manuscript, script entirely in capital letters, 48pp. excluding blanks, numerous corrections and crossings out, handmade Japanese paper, original stiff Japanese floral paper wrappers, stitched as issued, manuscript paper label on upper cover stuck down with tape, 8vo, "Mostly written in Japan and Freiburg October to December...", 1978.

⁂ Written as part of a challenge on the question, "Was Socialism a mistake?" Hayek's belief that Socialism could not work, unless by coercion and therefore threatening personal liberty. "My aim is, though I will of course not announce it, to make people feel intellectually superior if they 'see through' socialism." - Hayek.

Published by the Hoover Institution, Stanford University as The reactionary character of the socialist conception, in 1978.