A Libertarian Critique of Intellectual Property
11/13/15 • 29 min
A Libertarian Critique of Intellectual Property
In this monograph, Butler Shaffer addresses an important question that has aroused much interest among libertarians: What is the status of intellectual property? Are patents and copyrights legitimate? This is a major contribution to libertarian legal theory and an indispensable guide to a vital topic.
Narrated by Clay Barnett. Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
A Libertarian Critique of Intellectual Property
In this monograph, Butler Shaffer addresses an important question that has aroused much interest among libertarians: What is the status of intellectual property? Are patents and copyrights legitimate? This is a major contribution to libertarian legal theory and an indispensable guide to a vital topic.
Narrated by Clay Barnett. Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
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