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5 Theories of Property
1. First Come, First Serve
2. Personhood- property means something to you in your life more than its economic value
3. Utilitarianism- benefit to society-WHAT OUR LAW IS BASED ON
4. Lockean Labor Theory- Eden version of the world
a. Assumes abundance of resources
b. Assumes very few people
i. You can pick the apple, but only take as much as you need, and need to make sure the rest of the community has enough
5. Civic Republicanism- owning property gives you a stake in society, gives you some political autonomy (how does it make you a better citizen)
2. Personhood- property means something to you in your life more than its economic value
3. Utilitarianism- benefit to society-WHAT OUR LAW IS BASED ON
4. Lockean Labor Theory- Eden version of the world
a. Assumes abundance of resources
b. Assumes very few people
i. You can pick the apple, but only take as much as you need, and need to make sure the rest of the community has enough
5. Civic Republicanism- owning property gives you a stake in society, gives you some political autonomy (how does it make you a better citizen)