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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
- Subtitle
- Revolution, Art, and Ownership - With a New Afterword by the Author
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lewis Hyde
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 350
- ISBN10
- 0374532796
- ISBN13
- 9780374532796
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Technology & Engineering, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Art, Philosophy, Politics, Technology, Culture and Society
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- 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.