Waldron Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does Waldron critique about traditional property theories?
Waldron says traditional property theories, like Locke’s, ignore social justice and community. They also don’t address how property distribution can be unfair.
What does Waldron think of Locke’s labour theory of property?
Waldron believes Locke’s theory is too individualistic. It overlooks the role of community and ignores unfair property distribution, like in colonization.
How does Waldron view property as a social institution?
Waldron thinks property rights are shaped by laws and social rules. He believes property is not a natural right but something protected by society.
What role does equality play in Waldron’s view of property rights?
Waldron argues property rights should promote fairness and reduce inequality. He believes property should be shared to address past injustices.
What is Waldron’s view on public reason in property law?
Waldron says property law should be based on ideas everyone can accept. It should serve the common good, not just individual interests.
How does Waldron critique the right to exclude in property law?
Waldron agrees the right to exclude is important, but it shouldn’t be absolute. Property owners shouldn’t use it to harm others, like excluding the homeless.
What is Waldron’s perspective on property and democracy?
Waldron believes property should support democracy. Property laws should promote equality, not create undemocratic systems or concentrate power.
What is Waldron’s view on property rights?
Waldron believes property rights are created by social rules and the legal system, not natural rights people are born with.
How does Waldron link property to social stability?
Waldron sees property rights as important for freedom and stability. But they must be balanced with justice to avoid inequality.
What is Waldron’s criticism of Locke’s theory?
Waldron argues that Locke’s theory doesn’t address how property is unfairly distributed or consider historical wrongs like colonization.
How does Waldron connect property to fairness?
Waldron believes property laws should promote equality and prevent huge gaps between the rich and the poor.
What is Waldron’s view on property law and democracy?
Waldron says property laws should be fair, understandable to everyone, and support the common good and democracy.
What historical problem does Waldron identify with private property?
Waldron says property has often been taken unfairly (e.g., through colonization), and we need to question if that ownership is morally justified.
What issue with inequality does Waldron raise regarding property?
Waldron argues that when a few people control most of the property, it creates unfair power imbalances and divides society into rich and poor.
What problem does Waldron see with the right to exclude in property laws?
Waldron believes the right to exclude can harm vulnerable people, like the homeless, by denying them shelter and access to resources.
What is Waldron’s view on simplifying property rights?
Waldron says property rights are complex. They’re not just about hard work or individual ownership; they also depend on fairness and the broader social context.
Why shouldn’t we blindly accept private property, according to Waldron?
Waldron says we shouldn’t blindly accept private property because historical injustice, inequality, harm from exclusion, and the complexity of property laws need to be considered.
Do I agree with Waldron’s argument on property rights?
Yes, I agree. We need to question whether property laws are fair, just, and beneficial to everyone, not just those who own property.
