Transformation of Property Concept in the West
Though areas such as law currently see it as a mere subject of technical investigation, property is an important concept for justifying capitalism. The idea or assumption that transition to capitalism from feudalism—as it is defined in European history—requires a transformation of values, is useful...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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İlmi Etüdler Derneği
2015-06-01
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| Series: | İnsan & Toplum |
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| Online Access: | http://www.insanvetoplum.org/index.php/IVT/article/view/262/226 |
| Summary: | Though areas such as law currently see it as a mere subject of technical investigation, property is an important concept for justifying capitalism. The idea or assumption that transition to capitalism from feudalism—as it is defined in European history—requires a transformation of values, is useful for the explanation of property’s conceptual transformation. This article follows that transformation from classical writers’ conceptions of virtue to post-Financial Revolution era’s political theorization within different philosophical texts. Also, it is argued that the transformation of property is not a complete break from the conception, thinking of it as a premise for freedom can be a sign of continuity in mentioned philosophers. |
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| ISSN: | 2146-7099 2146-7099 |