Bentham's Theory of Property Rights

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According to Jeremy Bentham, what is the basis of property rights?

  • Government decree
  • Natural law
  • Individual ownership
  • Social construct (correct)

What is the primary goal of promoting affordable housing and community spaces?

  • To increase individual wealth
  • To promote social inequality
  • To reduce government intervention
  • To promote the greater happiness for the greatest number of people (correct)

What is the relationship between property rights and society, according to Bentham?

  • Property rights are a social construct, enforced by society (correct)
  • Property rights are inherent and unchangeable
  • Property rights are enforced by the state but rooted in natural law
  • Property rights are a product of individual freedom

What is the primary benefit of promoting access for all people to community spaces?

<p>Greater happiness for the greatest number of people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of Bentham's argument about property rights?

<p>That property rights are a social construct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of property rights according to Bentham?

<p>Social construct enforced by society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of promoting affordable housing and community spaces?

<p>To promote social cohesion and happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between society and property rights in Bentham's view?

<p>Property rights are a product of societal agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting access for all people to community spaces?

<p>To promote greater happiness for the greatest number of people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying philosophy behind Bentham's argument about property rights?

<p>Utilitarianism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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