Societies with common-property systems maintaining strong equality and extensive freedom were initially nearly ubiquitous around the world, and that the private property rights system was established through a long series of violent state-sponsored aggressions.
Exploring the "indepentarian" theory of property, the book presents a critical analysis of the justifications for unequal private property, arguing they fail to support its legitimacy. It emphasizes that property rights create legal privileges that conflict with the ideal of equal freedom from interference. The author advocates for a property system that promotes this freedom, suggesting that taxation and regulation are necessary for equitable resource use. Moreover, it proposes redistributing tax revenue through a Universal Basic Income to ensure the system benefits all individuals.