The principle that one's creative work and knowledge are extensions of self-ownership, establishing property rights in ideas as foundational to libertarian freedom.
Sor Juana's prolific writing—theology, philosophy, poetry, drama—embodied her claim to intellectual ownership in an era when women's minds were considered property of church and state. In libertarian justice, intellectual property flows from self-ownership: your thoughts, words, and creations belong to you before they belong to any institution. This concept rejects both feudal appropriation and collectivist claims on individual genius. Sor Juana's defiant scholarship demonstrated that freedom means possessing your own mind's output. Applied today, this framework protects creators' rights while questioning whether infinite copyright terms serve liberty or concentrate power. The tension between individual creation and shared knowledge remains central to property-based justice.
Peri can explain this concept, give practical examples, help you decide whether it applies to your situation, or recommend a journey if appropriate.
Explore related journeys or tell Peri what you're working through.