An Enquiry Into The Nature And Origin Of Literary Property (1762)

An Enquiry Into The Nature And Origin Of Literary Property is a book written by William Warburton in 1762. The book explores the concept of literary property, which refers to the ownership of literary works by their creators. Warburton argues that literary property is a natural right that should be protected by law. He examines the history of literary property and its legal framework in England, as well as the philosophical and moral arguments for and against it. Warburton also discusses the economic implications of literary property and how it affects the production and distribution of literature. The book is considered a seminal work in the history of copyright law and intellectual property rights. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of intellectual property.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.