Lamb, Robert

Property (Key Concepts in Political Theory)

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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
£16.66

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.

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