Earth Quote by David Harvey
“Because the earth is not a product of labour it cannot have a value.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Justice and the City, David Harvey, 1973
Labor creates value, but the Earth is not labor‑produced, so it lacks intrinsic value.
In simple terms: Nature isn’t a product of work, so it has no price.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ecological limits beyond market pricing.
Themes
environment
economics
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- environmental policy
- resource management
Key Concepts
value theory
ecology
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies protect resources without market prices?
- Can non‑labor values be quantified?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s value may be intrinsic, not monetary.
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