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Science Sociale, Vol. 2 - Softcover

Jean Guillaume César Alexandre Colins

 
9780259332770: Science Sociale, Vol. 2

Synopsis

This book examines the concept of private property through a critical lens, focusing on the idea that property, especially land, was historically taken from individuals and communities, legally codified into the hands of the few, and that this process has led to inequality, despotism, and the creation of a permanent underclass. The author argues that in order to create a truly just and equitable society, it is necessary to return land to the commons, and to eliminate the private ownership of land altogether. This book, written in the mid-19th century, offers an intriguing perspective on the history and impact of private property, with insights that remain relevant today as the world grapples with wealth inequality and the struggle for social justice.

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