Lamb, Robert
Property (Key Concepts in Political Theory)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509519200
- author:
- Lamb, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.9 x 14 x 1.4 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Private property ownership is a deeply contested concept, sparking intense debate about individual freedom, economic benefits, and social inequality. Robert Lamb explores the philosophical arguments surrounding property, delving into the radical case against it and the influential defenses of property rights. He examines the theories of prominent thinkers, including Locke, Hume, and Nozick, and assesses the implications of John Rawls' ideas on democratic society. This thought-provoking synthesis of historical and contemporary theories of property is a valuable resource for scholars and students of political philosophy.