In American society, the classic American dream is characterized by homeownership. People memorize the most memorable moments of their lives, like buying their first car or successfully investing in the stock market or the first time. All these memorable events flow from the universal ideal of property. The notion of purchasing anything to gain either social class, material objects or self-esteem, is still a highly debated subject today. The determination to unmask the relationship between property and sense of self has tormented many philosophers for centuries. Property is one of the greatest goals of human society, but it can also lead to the ruin of any individual. Most seven-year-olds walked to a toy store, pockets overflowing with jingling coins from their allowance, and spent hours choosing. the perfect toy to celebrate their handiwork. That shiny new doll or super-fast car is a child's way to reward themselves for cleaning the floor or helping around the house on their own. As Aristotle said, “ownership of tangible goods h...