Chapter IV
That Property Is Impossible
Demonstration. Axiom
Property is the Right of Increase claimed by the Proprietor over any thing which he has stamped as his own.
FIRST PROPOSITION. Property is Impossible, because it demands Something for Nothing.
SECOND PROPOSITION.Property is Impossible, because, wherever it exists, Productioncosts more than it is worth.
THIRD PROPOSITION.Property is Impossible, because, with a given Capital, Productionis proportional to Labor, not to Property.
FOURTH PROPOSITION.Property is Impossible, because it is Homicide.
FIFTH PROPOSITION. Property is Impossible, because, if it exists, Society devours itself.