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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?

Greater happiness for the greatest number of people Signup and view all the answers

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

That property rights are a social construct Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of property rights according to Bentham?

Social construct enforced by society Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote social cohesion and happiness Signup and view all the answers

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

Property rights are a product of societal agreement Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote greater happiness for the greatest number of people Signup and view all the answers

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

Utilitarianism Signup and view all the answers