Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 1
Smith discusses Henry George’s allegation that Spencer’s later views on land ownership were intellectually dishonest.
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Smith discusses Henry George’s allegation that Spencer’s later views on land ownership were intellectually dishonest.
Smith discusses the mutual misunderstandings of Spencer and George, and George’s effective criticism of Spencer’s weak defense of private property.
Smith explains Herbert Spencer’s fundamental objection to the private ownership of land.
Smith explains and criticizes two more of Spencer’s arguments against private property in land.
Smith discusses some criticisms by Auberon Herbert and Thomas Hodgskin of Spencer’s position on land.
Smith concludes his in-depth examination of Spencer’s fundamental objection to the private ownership of land.