A New Collection of Legal and Political Theories on Property (Facsimile Edition)

Author: Stephen R. Munzer
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: In the fields of legal philosophy and political philosophy, the issue of property rights has always been a subject of heated debate. Thinkers such as Plato, Locke, Kant, Hegel, and Marx have proposed different views on the concept of property. The essays in this new collection, written by prominent scholars in the field, employ distinct methodologies and perspectives to explore some of the most central questions in property theory. The essays discuss whether property can be dispersed or used arbitrarily without punishment, analyze how a person's property should be distributed after their death. These articles examine intellectual property in the current economic landscape, illustrating how Locke's famous argument for the legitimacy of private property faces challenges due to copyright and patent rights. They also demonstrate how it is crucial to provide a careful justification for the property system. The diversity and originality of these essays show that property theory is now one of the most exciting areas of inquiry in the humanities and social sciences. This book will appeal to scholars in fields such as philosophy, law, social policy, political theory, and critical legal studies. Its clarity also makes it suitable for general readers. Stephen R. Munzer is a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. His writings span a wide range of fields, including legal and political theory, biotechnology, and religious philosophy. He is the author of A Property Theory (Cambridge University Press, 1990).