"Capitalism and Schizophrenia" is a two-volume work by philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, published in 1972. The books explore the relationship between economic systems, particularly capitalism, and the psychological condition known as schizophrenia. They argue that capitalism creates a fragmented reality that mirrors the disordered thinking seen in schizophrenia, emphasizing the impact of social structures on individual psyche. The authors introduce concepts like desire and rhizome to illustrate how societal forces shape human behavior and thought. They critique traditional psychoanalysis and propose that understanding mental illness requires examining broader cultural and economic contexts, rather than focusing solely on individual pathology.