The Origin of Copyright: Expression as Knowing in Being and Copyright Onto-Epistemology

Contemporary copyright emerged during a heroic era when technologies enabled the widespread dissemination of ideas through the book trade. This book explores the evolution of copyright and emphasizes the importance of protecting proprietary individual expressions in the digital age. It argues that copyrights protection of originality, delineation of expression, and fair use/dealings are interconnected and mutually implicated. The book challenges the traditional strict determinism of copyright evolution and highlights the interdependence between copyright authorship, entrepreneurship, and readership. It calls for a fresh copyright onto-epistemology that balances stakeholders, forces, and mechanisms for a just and sustainable knowledge-based economy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Contemporary copyright emerged during a remarkable period in human history, characterized by technological advancements that facilitated the widespread dissemination of ideas through the book trade, reaching a vast readership. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate evolution of copyright, exploring how it has become an essential component of our understanding and existence, propelled by the relentless march of technology through the proliferation of trading frameworks.

The book underscores the pivotal aspect of copyright evolution, namely, the onto-epistemological shift it entails. It elucidates that the protection of knowledge in originality's delineation of expression, the legitimization of fair use and dealings, and the acknowledgment of unauthorized use and being are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. While traditional strict determinism has faced an onto-epistemological challenge, the book examines the global expansion of trade and the emergence of information technology, highlighting how they reveal the beauty and potential of interdependence between copyright authorship, entrepreneurship, and readership. This calls for a fresh copyright onto-epistemology that embraces the interconnectedness of these elements.

In addition to its onto-epistemological critiques, the book offers valuable insights into the reasons why copyright, along with law in general and justice, must be onto-epistemologically balanced. It emphasizes that this balance is of paramount importance for being, the fundamental law of nature. By examining the historical, philosophical, and legal dimensions of copyright, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between copyright, knowledge, and the broader societal context. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the evolving landscape of copyright and its implications for our digital age.

Weight: 381g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367756321