Difference between revisions of "Libertarians Misunderstand Property"
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Modern, liberal property is a human creation: it is not natural. Simpler forms of property are primordial, probably dating to combat over precambrian mates, food sources, and nest sites. | Modern, liberal property is a human creation: it is not natural. Simpler forms of property are primordial, probably dating to combat over precambrian mates, food sources, and nest sites. | ||
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| + | How is property given? By restraining liberty; that is, by taking it away so far as necessary for the purpose. How is your house made yours? By debarring every one else from the liberty of entering it without your leave. | ||
| + | Jeremy Bentham, "Anarchical Fallacies" | ||
Enforcement is ultimately backed by the state, else it is backed by warlordism, feudalism, or anarchy. | Enforcement is ultimately backed by the state, else it is backed by warlordism, feudalism, or anarchy. | ||
