Our Natural Rights: A Pamphlet for the People (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Ainge Devyr

ISBN 10: 1331330114 / ISBN 13: 9781331330110

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book offers a searing critique of the British government and the societal ills that stem from a system of absolute land ownership. Written before the author entered public life, the book delves into the inner workings of the government, exposing the power held by the aristocracy and the detrimental effects of a system where the majority of people are left impoverished and without any meaningful representation. The book examines the historical roots of land ownership, arguing that the current system, where a select few control vast swathes of land, is a deviation from the original, more equitable model. The author uses biblical references and historical examples to demonstrate the injustices of land ownership and to underscore the idea that land was intended to be held in trust for the common good, not for the enrichment of a privileged few. The book also explores the practical consequences of land ownership, highlighting its impact on the lives of ordinary people and its role in perpetuating poverty and hindering societal progress. It challenges the prevailing notion that land ownership is a natural right, arguing that it is a man-made construct that serves to oppress the many for the benefit of the few. The author concludes that true freedom and happiness can only be achieved by reforming land ownership, ensuring that land is used for the benefit of all, not just a select elite. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Natural Rights: A Pamphlet for the People (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331330114
• ISBN 13: 9781331330110
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Theory and History

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Synopsis

Rediscover your stake in the land and learn how one fairer approach to property can strengthen every family and community.

This pamphlet, Our Natural Rights: A Pamphlet for the People, argues that every person has an equal right to the soil, while acknowledging that perfect equality of land isn’t practical. It calls for reforms that protect the soil from monopolists and encourages a rural population as a source of independence and vitality. The text blends moral reflection with practical questions about ownership, cooperation, and the duties of every class to contribute to a just society.

• It connects natural rights, economic fairness, and social stability in plain, accessible terms.
• It challenges ideas about land, capital, and ownership with historical examples and thoughtful argument.
• It discusses the roles of landlords, workers, and communities in shaping flourishing, steadier living conditions.
• It offers a vision of cooperation and fair value that could influence how markets and labor work together.

Ideal for readers of political thought, social reform, and history who want a clear lay of the arguments behind land rights, property, and the common good.