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Originally Posted by PKFFW
Take sculpture for example. A sculptor creates a work of art out of a piece of wood. Now the piece of wood has little to no inherent value, you can go get wood from anywhere. It is the artistic effort that has gone into the creation that gives it the worth as a piece of art. Should the sculptor be obligated to give it away for whatever price joe bloggs down the street feels like paying or allow joe bloggs to simply take it away for free if they like? I would argue not. PKFFW
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I would argue yes, his sculpture worth exactly as much as people are willing to pay for it. I can spend a year writing a book, picture or making a sculpture, but knowing my artistic abilities I will be happy if somebody will take it for $10. Now obligated is a strong word, I don't think we live in the society where you are forced to give away anything.