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The book presents a compelling argument for the value of cultural commons, emphasizing the collective heritage of art and ideas. Lewis Hyde critiques the modern notion of intellectual property by exploring the views of America's Founding Fathers, including Adams, Madison, and Jefferson. He reveals a historical perspective that values knowledge as a shared resource rather than a commodity owned by individuals, advocating for a more communal approach to creativity and innovation.
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Common As Air, Lewis Hyde
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Common As Air
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lewis Hyde
- Publisher
- Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3PL
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780374532796
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book presents a compelling argument for the value of cultural commons, emphasizing the collective heritage of art and ideas. Lewis Hyde critiques the modern notion of intellectual property by exploring the views of America's Founding Fathers, including Adams, Madison, and Jefferson. He reveals a historical perspective that values knowledge as a shared resource rather than a commodity owned by individuals, advocating for a more communal approach to creativity and innovation.