There is a level (of excessive land ownership) beyond which land ownership becomes illegitimate. If our land ownership is excessive this means that others are not able to live independently (and feed themselves) which violates the categorical imperative. It is not best for everyone if some own an excess, whereas it is best if we all recognise personal property. If the categorical imperative is violated in this way it means that the justification to own the land becomes invalid, so there is an upper bound for land ownership and we cannot rightfully own land above a certain upper bound. Land is able to be owned (with universal utility) only up to an upper limit. We cannot own an excess of land. Not any amount of land can be legitimately owned.
The land must be shared to maximise its utility.
Friday, 20 May 2011
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