Abstract:

The article considers the evolution of views on the origin of the concept of “property” in a historical retrospective. The authors emphasize the importance of taking into account the historical and economic approach to the study of the transformation of the categorical content of the most important economic concepts, which includes the notion of “property”. Particular attention is paid to the structuring and analysis of various approaches that explain the origin and legitimacy of property rights. The authors come to the expediency of distinguishing various approaches that explain the origin and legitimacy of property rights, which is due to the multifaceted nature of the essence of this concept in economic practice. An analysis of these approaches leads the authors to the conclusion that rights are not granted by “positive” laws but rather determine, precede and serve as their basis.