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Some libertarians do not accept the so-called "intellectual property" as a valid form of property, e.g. Kinsella [1, 2]. It's a debatable topic. [1] https://fe
by vedranm 10y ago
Some libertarians do not accept the so-called "intellectual property" as a valid form of property, e.g. Kinsella [1, 2]. It's a debatable topic.
[1] https://fee.org/resources/intellectual-property-versus-real-property/ https://fee.org/resources/intellectual-property-versus-real-...
[2] https://fee.org/articles/how-intellectual-property-hampers-the-free-market/ https://fee.org/articles/how-intellectual-property-hampers-t...
- ue_ 10y agoPrecisely, but my point is that it would be good for any capitalist to consider as many objects as property as possible, for the purpose of claiming rights on that property. The fact that it's not actually property (which I agree with) is irrelevant. If the government were to agree on this point, great. But capitalists don't just throw up their arms and go home. Capitalism has no regard for philosophies such as libertarianism. It crushes everything or finds a way.