I took the LSAT a few months ago, and while most of the passages are boring, I found one that had me thinking for awhile.
Te object of the excercise was to analyze the argument and pick and answer a few questions regarding the logic, methods of reasoning, etc.
The passage described a Japanese business exec who purchased a famous piece of art (let's just say the Mona Lisa because I can't remember) and claimed that he would have it buried with him upon his death. There was much public outrage, and the executive later said it was a joke.
There were two arguments presented:
Argument 1 (boiled down)
Yes, by definition, the purchase of a work gives complete control over the item.
Argument 2 (boiled down)
Although there is an economic value and legal right, there is also a social value. Legal rights extend from moral codes and being a treasured part of our culture.
What do you think?
P.S. I am not instigating a war, but find this to be a fascinating question, and obviously has implications for music as well.
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