Treatises

In this section of my web site I offer some treatises I have written.

Progress and Poverty
Many people support the discussion and solution proposed by 19th century social reformer Henry George in his book Progress and Poverty. However, a systems theory analysis reveals the flaws in George’s polemic.

What is Property?
If 19th century social reformer and philosopher Pierre-Joseph Proudhon is known for anything, he is known for declaring that “Property is robbery.” What exactly did Proudhon mean?

The General Property Tax
Humans cannot live without ties to the land. A discussion about the most malevolent tax of all that enslaves everybody, the general property tax.

Copyrights
The concept of intellectual property is hotly debated. Although the principles discussed in this essay can be applied broadly, the focus is on copyrights.

Anarcho-Socialists and Anarcho-Capitalists — Friend or Foe?
An examination revealing that anarcho-socialists and anarcho-capitalists share much more in common than many people believe — if only they both would carefully define their words and terms.

Why Free Software is Important
Free/libre software is changing the world. A look into why the philosophy is important.