"John Locke argued that individuals have a natural right to property that arises from their labor and the mixing of their labor with natural resources. This means that individuals can acquire property from nature by putting their labor into it, and this property becomes an extension of their self-ownership.
According to Locke, natural property can take several forms. The first is land or territory that has been cultivated or improved by an individual's labor. The second is natural resources that have been transformed or processed by an individual's labor, such as crops harvested from a field or timber cut from a forest. The third is personal property that an individual has acquired through their own labor or exchange with others, such as tools, clothing, and other possessions.
Locke's theory of natural property is based on the idea that individuals have a right to the fruits of their labor, and that by putting their labor into something, they create something that is uniquely theirs. This creates a natural incentive for individuals to work and improve their circumstances, as they can see the tangible benefits of their efforts.
However, Locke's theory of natural property is not absolute, as it is subject to the "Lockean proviso" which states that an individual can only appropriate natural resources as long as there is "enough, and as good left in common for others." This ensures that the acquisition of property does not harm others and does not lead to a situation where some people have too much while others have too little." (ChatGPT, 2023)