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Single Idea 22537

[from 'Politics' by Aristotle, in 25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 4. Property rights ]

Full Idea

It is better for property to be private, but for its use to be made communal.

Gist of Idea

Property should be owned privately, but used communally

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1263a38)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.27


A Reaction

This is because people take more care of what is private. Modern large land owners usually allow hikers, but not gardeners.