- Ancient slavery varied in different societies but generally slaves had no rights, could not marry or attain citizenship, and were completely under the power of their master. - Manumission, the freeing of slaves, was rare in places like Athens but more common in Rome where it was sometimes used strategically to create networks of patrons and clients. - Usury, lending money at interest, was considered an "unnatural" and hated form of wealth acquisition by Aristotle and was forbidden by the medieval church. Aristotle saw money as a means of facilitating exchange, not a commodity.

1. Ancient Slavery, Usury and Property Regimes PHIL 2011 2006-07

7. Questions? Comments?

16. Property Regime Options All things in common, e.g. in Plato’s Republic Some in common, some not None in common Conceivable, but plagued with problems, e.g. free-riding, 2.3 Possible, e.g. fruits of soil, as at Sparta, 2.5 Impossible—must at least have city in common