01144nam a22001457a 4500 533993 533993 260730b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Mathew, Thomas and Antony, Asha Carol 62224 The moral foundations of property: Understanding Locke and Marx Social Science in Perspective 18(2), Apr-Jun, 2026: p. 169-181 This paper investigates the ethical principles that underpin the notion of property by conducting a comparative study of John Locke and Kuri, Mars. Locke’s perspective, grounded in natural rights and labour, views property as an extension of personal freedom and Marx critiques property as a social construct that is deeply rooted in historical materialism. This appears illustrates how each philosopher positions property within larger ethical and lassie economic contexts. The paper provides essential insights into current discussions regarding ownership, rights, and the ethical validity of economic frameworks. – Reproduced Property, Private ownership, Labour, Natural rights. 62225 Social Science in Perspective AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 409177 IIPA IIPA 2026-07-30 18(2), Apr-Jun, 2026: p. 169-181 AR139433 2026-07-30 AR