To own something, that “something” must fall into two categories: concrete or abstract.

For
instance, you can own a car, but you can also own the fact that E=mc^2. The reality is that
ownership of both are instrumental in our society. To own abstract concepts, such as what
Jean-Paul Sartre suggests, is important because it builds character and helps us truly identify
out concept of self. By experiencing education, anger, ambition, pain and other emotions, we
can truly experience life, therefore, it is essential that we “own” intangible objects. Though you
can’t “own” a skill or emotion, you can certainly possess the traits for it. With the accumulation of
abstract ownership, we can develop our sense of self. Tangible objects are also important. We
all strive for tangible objects: whether it be a car or a college degree. With these objects in mind,
it boosts our ambition and drive and makes us work hard to define and achieve our goals,
contributing to understanding our sense of self. Some may argue that with the need of
ownership for tangible objects, it will make us greedy. That greed is a part of our self, and
reveals our true character. In fact, the ownership of tangible objects helps us know more about
ourselves than the ownership of intangible objects. The ownership of certain objects tells more
about a person than their emotion because it reveals what people’s true values are- actions
speak larger than words. For instance, if one is given a million dollars and decides to buy a car
or books or give the money out for donations, it tells what one’s priorities and goals are. Some
may argue that we don’t really own tangible objects, and that may be true in some cases, but for
the most part, anything that you buy or is given to you is yours to own.

Our prized possessions tell the most about us. It reveals our goals and aspirations, and what we
will risk or dedicate ourselves to acquire that prized possession.
Philosophers have debated the idea of ownership for decades. Some believe that ownership
strengthens and brings out the good in us, while others believe that ownership, especially that of
tangible items, is demoralizing. Moreover, ownership of items-tangible and intangible-are
essential. To own something, that “something” must fall into two categories: concrete or
abstract. For instance, you can own a car, but you can also own the fact that E=mc^2. The
reality is that ownership of both are instrumental in our society. To own abstract concepts, such
as what Jean-Paul Sartre suggests, is important because it builds character and helps us truly
identify out concept of self. By experiencing education, anger, ambition, pain and other
emotions, we can truly experience life, therefore, it is essential that we “own” intangebile
objects. Though you can’t “own” a skill or emotion, you can certainly possess the traits for it.
With the accumulation of abstract ownership, we can develop our sense of self. Tangible
objects are also important. We all strive for tangible objects: whether it be a car or a college
degree. With these objects in mind, it boosts our ambition and drive and makes us work hard to
define and achieve our goals, contributing to understanding our sense of self. Some may argue
that with the need of ownership for tangible objects, it will make us greedy. That greed is a part
of our self, and reveals our true character. In fact, the ownership of tangible objects helps us
know more about ourselves than the ownership of intangible objects. The ownership of certain
objects tells more about a person than their emotion because it reveals what people’s true
values are- actions speak larger than words. For instance, if one is given a million dollars and
decides to buy a car or books or give the money out for donations, it tells what one’s priorities
and goals are
There is also debate whether there really is such a thing as “ownership”. There is. You can own
anything… it may not be solely yours but you certainly possess the skills for it, such as
computing or solving chemistry problems. ​Ownership is not truly a definite concept. For
instance, if you inherited your great grandmother’s necklace, the necklace is technically not
yours- it is your great grandmothers. However, ownership is ultimately can mean anything- it is
more of a mental than physical concept. If you believe something is truly yours, in the end, you
possess ownership of it in your mind, but not necessarily in other people’s minds. Therefore, our
idea of what we own represents the our self identity. If we own a car or a mansion, it illustrates
our goals, and ambitions, helping us further understand our concept of self. The real problem is
us avoiding the concept that one can own something for our own personal gains. By saying
“ownership is a made up concept” we are avoiding the way human nature really is, and we
strive to maintain a false humanitarian image. Humans by default, place their own interests
before others, and will strive to own materialistic items, even after working hard. We need to
accept that ownership is a valid concept, for both tangible and intangible items.