Where there is no property there is no injustice.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that property ownership is essential to define what is just or unjust in society.
John Locke's assertion that 'where there is no property there is no injustice' emphasizes the role of private ownership in the establishment of rights and justice. Without property, there are no personal claims or interests to violate, implying that the existence of property defines the parameters of justice and injustice in human interactions. This highlights Locke's belief in the connection between individual rights and the protection of personal possessions.
In practice
In a debate about economic systems, one could use this quote to argue the importance of property rights.
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