labor theory of property

Concept

the idea that a human owns the fruits of their labor

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The Debate between Karl Marx and John Locke on Natural Rights (Lessons from Hoover Boot Camp) | Ch 2

The Debate between Karl Marx and John Locke on Natural Rights (Lessons from Hoover Boot Camp) | Ch 2

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Introduced by Locke, this theory posits that original rights to property come from mixing one's labor with materials found in nature, making the product an expression of one's activity and energy.