Freeman defends the Doctrine of Fair Contracts

Freeman defends the Doctrine of Fair Contracts

Question

Freeman defends the Doctrine of Fair Contracts as his version of a “normative core” for stake-holder theory. How does Freeman’s argument work, that is, what theoretical device or structure does he employ to defend stake-holder theory. How “bold” is Freeman’s proposal to re-invent management theory?

Locke seems to think ownership and property rights are a result of one’s labor. What role does labor play in Locke’s conception of the justification of property rights? What is the worst problem associated with Locke’s use of labor in his theory of property rights?

What should RUN Inc.’s Martin Field do? Why? Be sure to show how you arrived at this conclusion and what sort of moral reasoning you think is most relevant to his predicament.