Locke's Labor Theory

Locke's Labor Theory of Property suggests that individuals gain ownership of resources by mixing their own labor with them. When you work on or improve land, a tree, or raw materials, your effort transforms these resources into your property. The theory emphasizes that property rights are justified because labor personalizes and adds value to nature, and as long as there is "enough and as good" left for others, claiming ownership is fair. It underscores the idea that labor is a key factor in establishing legitimate possession and property rights.