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'On Communal Property' By Sir Thomas More

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In his essay, “On Communal Property”, Sir Thomas More discusses how the unfair distribution of property causes an ill-governed society. Also, he rants that the ownership of private property remains the bases of anxiety in our communities. In addition, he argues that the oppression of society stems from the existence of private property. But, in efforts to equalize the aspect of private property (thus destroying the concept), inevitably, society fails. This failure occurs because our society cannot adapt to the sudden equalization of our class driven society. Therefore, the unequal distribution of property allows for society to function smoothly. Throughout history, society thrives with the existence of private property: the absolute ownership
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