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Theories of rights and the social function of property

When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Online or Room 313, Third Floor, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS

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Join us for a talk by renowned legal philosopher Fernando Atria (University of Chile) on “Theories of Rights and the Social Function of Property.” The lecture will explore how different theories of rights shape our understanding of property, its social role, and its implications for law, justice, and democratic institutions.

Speaker description:

Fernando Atria is a Chilean legal philosopher and constitutional scholar. He is Professor of Law at the University of Chile and a leading figure in contemporary debates on constitutionalism, legal theory, and democratic institutions in Latin America. His work focuses on theories of rights, the social function of property, and the relationship between law, politics, and democracy.

Organisers:

  • Dr Alexis Alvarez-Nakagawa, Senior Lecturer QMUL;
  • Manuel Gonzalez, Lecturer QMUL.

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