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Injustice Quote by John Locke

“Where there is no property there is no injustice.” quote by John Locke
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“Where there is no property there is no injustice.”

John Locke

About This Quote

Source Treatise on Government, 1689

Without property rights, there is no basis for injustice.

In simple terms: Property underpins fairness.

Key Takeaway

Protect property to ensure justice.

Themes

justice property rights

Mood

analytical critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal systems
  • economic policy
  • land ownership

Key Concepts

social contract political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is property essential for justice?
  • What injustices arise without property?
A Different Perspective

The view assumes all societies value property equally.

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