August 12, 2025Polish Journal of Political Science

Contra Matt Zwolinski on Murray Rothbard on Ownership and Property

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WBWalter E. BlockLoyola University New Orleans

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This response defends Rothbard's concepts of ownership and property rights in libertarian theory, suggesting Zwolinski misunderstands key distinctions.

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Rothbard's theory defines ownership around three principles crucial to libertarian thought.
The assessment discusses homesteading, title transfer, and the significance of free association in property rights.
This critique engages with Zwolinski's confusion between ownership and control, highlighting a key philosophical distinction.
The exploration of these libertarian concepts seeks to clarify misunderstandings in the debate over property rights.

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Walter E. Block (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a3633d0a429f7973329df6 https://doi.org/10.58183/pjps.03012025

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This response defends Rothbard's concepts of ownership and property rights in libertarian theory, suggesting Zwolinski misunderstands key distinctions.

Contra Matt Zwolinski on Murray Rothbard on Ownership and Property

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Contra Matt Zwolinski on Murray Rothbard on Ownership and Property

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