John Locke: Ownership of Self
How do Americans regard John Locke’s principle of self-ownership?Across the political spectrum, Americans believe in an individual’s right to own themselves, their property, and the product of their labor. Conservatives might interpret self-ownership in terms of economic freedom and property rights. Progressives might focus more on personal liberties and rights in healthcare, reproductive rights, and freedom of expression. Libertarians might interpret self-ownership as the right to make decisions about one’s body, privacy, and personal life without coercion or control by the state.Though we…
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