Towards a Theory of Value as a Commons

This essay aspires to explore the contours of a theory value based on commons. Its starting point is an understanding as means through which empirical economic phenomena are guided by underlying structure. Value understood way people’s actions become meaningful them within broader social whole defined said We approach digital commons such whole, articulated distinct practices, emerging within, yet at odds with, capitalism. employ interpretivist analysis identify elements in commons, borrowing from diverse theoretical perspectives, and utilizing results original research conducted elsewhere. The conceptualization places itself collective agreement, being part shared rules norms guiding action. Our aim twofold. First, reinvigorate discussions study affairs. Second, formulate perception that could guide sustainable transformations future arrangements