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There has always been much controversy surrounding property rights
in legal and political philosophy. Thinkers such as Plato, Locke,
Kant, Hegel and Marx have all offered different views on the idea
of property. This collection of essays, written by some of the most
eminent scholars in the field, examines the most central issues of
property theory from a variety of perspectives. The essays discuss
whether property may be dissipated or used imprudently with
impunity, and analyse how a person's property should be distributed
after death. They survey the economic landscape of intellectual
property and show that Locke's celebrated justification for private
property falters when it comes to copyrights and patents. They also
demonstrate how important it is that institutions of property be
carefully justified. The variety and originality of these essays
are evidence that the theory of property is one of the most
exciting areas of intellectual inquiry in the humanities and social
sciences.
A timely and provocative analysis of the broad range of policy
issues raised by stem cell science and how lawmakers should address
them The explosion of interest in stem cell research raises a raft
of controversial policy questions. When should human embryos be
used to create stem cells? Should cloning be outlawed? Should egg
and tissue donors be paid? Should we allow scientists to patent
stem cells? Is the government entitled to a portion of the revenue
from stem cell technology created with public funds? How should the
regulators and courts balance the competing goals of access to
revolutionary treatments and protection of the public from unknown
risks? Russell Korobkin, with contributions from Stephen R. Munzer,
provides the first thorough discussion and analysis of these and
other unsettled questions of law, policy, and ethics that surround
stem cell science. His clear and concise description of complex
problems coupled with logical and well-balanced conclusions makes
this volume essential reading for all Americans, general readers
and experts alike, interested in the promise of stem cell research
and the future of regenerative medicine.
This collection of new essays, written by some of the most eminent scholars in the field, examines the most central issues of property theory from a variety of perspectives. The essays discuss whether property may be dissipated or used imprudently with impunity, and analyze how a person's property should be distributed after death. They survey the current economic landscape of intellectual property and show that Locke's celebrated justification for private property falters when it comes to copyrights and patents. They also demonstrate how important it is that institutions of property be carefully justified.
This book represents a major new statement on the issue of property rights. It argues for the justification of some rights of private property while showing why unequal distributions of private property are indefensible.
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