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Aristotle on property.

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From: The Review of Metaphysics
Date: 19930601
Author:Mayhew, Robert

Aristotle's position on property is that it should be privately owned but used in common. He argues against common ownership of property that it is unjust and a source of conflict, reduces productivity and denies the pleasures of ownership and generosity. Aristotle appears to have envisioned common use as voluntary. The ideal city would have both common and private land, with some public land being used for common meals to guarantee basic sustenance to every citizen. Aristotle also advocates a coercive system of public education to ensure that citizens will use private property properly.

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