Philosophical Perspectives on Property

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Dante's view on property

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Property is a gift from God and should be used for the common good.

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Machiavelli's view on property

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Property is a source of power and influence. The ruler should control the distribution of property to maintain control.

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Hobbes' view on property

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Property is a gift from the ruler. The ruler decides who owns what.

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Locke's view on property

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Property is a natural right. People own what they earn through their labor.

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Rousseau's view on property

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Property is a source of inequality and conflict. It creates a division between the rich and the poor.