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The Law of Freedom: Gerrard Winstanley’s Vision for a Just Society Gerrard Winstanley (1609–1776) was a radical voice in 17th-century England and a key figure in the group known as the "True Levellers," or Diggers. In 1652, he outlined a vision for a fair and just society through a work titled The Law of Freedom in a Platform . Grounded in his religious beliefs and firsthand experience with communal living, Winstanley challenged the social and economic inequalities of his time. He envisioned a society where all people would share land and resources equally, without the divisions of class or the burden of wage labor. He believed in a moral and inclusive system of governance that truly served the common good. This modern account aims to make Winstanley’s revolutionary proposals more accessible, focusing on his advocacy for equality, communal ownership, and the creation of a society based on fairness and shared responsibility. Ending Private Property One...