TO INVENT IS DIVINE: CREATIVITY AND OWNERSHIP
Creativity is great, but it isn't enough. Private property rights are crucial in order to foster human flourishing--for individuals and for collaborative efforts.
To Invent Is Divine: Creativity and Ownership shows how the patent and intellectual property system the American Founders designed became the world’s “gold standard.” Rooted in Scripture, the merit-based U.S. IP system democratized patenting, secured enforceable property rights, and produced an amazing pace of technological advancement.
Conservatives for Property Rights Founder and Executive Director James Edwards explores why today our successful IP system is underappreciated and under assault.
To Invent Is Divine is for inventors and creators, Christians and non-Christians, pros and hobbyists, and lay people alike.
Praise for To Invent Is Divine
“A novel and thought-provoking meditation on the story of Creativity.”
-- Kent Lassman, President and CEO, Competitive Enterprise Institute
“…a scriptural account of creativity with a general Lockean account of property rights…”
-- Matthew Spalding, Dean, Van Andel Graduate School of Government, Hillsdale College Washington, DC, Campus
“…a brilliant explanation of the Biblical basis for rewarding inventions.”
-- Andy Schlafly, Counsel, Phyllis Schlafly Eagles and Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund
“…packs breadth and depth of benefit to a wide audience — everyone…will learn from this book.”
-- Timothy S. Goeglein, Vice President for Government and External Relations, Focus on the Family
“…masterfully makes the case that humans were created to be inventive…”
-- Bill Wichterman, Board President, Faith and Law, and former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush
"This thought-provoking book bridges theology, economics, and technology, offering a fresh perspective on how faithful stewardship includes both creating and owning."
-- Institute for Faith, Work & Economics
"inspiring"
-- USPTO Deputy Director Coke Stewart
IPWatchdog Unleashed podcast
Hudson Institute podcast
Eagle Forum Education "Bringing America Together"
Pilgrim Radio w/ Spencer Dalke
Dynamism, Biblical Creativity and Flourishing op-ed
Center for Strategic & Int'l. Studies podcast
Bayh-Dole Coalition Faces of American Innovation panel
Moody Radio In the Market w/ Janet Parshall
Between the Times podcast
SCOTUS's Letdown, Congress's Turn op-ed
IP Protection Matters podcast
Faith Radio The Meeting House w/ Bob Crittenden
Christian Legal Society Cross & Gavel w/ Anton Sorkin
God-Given Idea to Make America Great — Again op-ed
Recommendation for end of summer reading
Clause 8 podcast
Moultrie News feature article
Washington Times Special Section article
Christian Study Center, Gainesville book talk
Cade Museum judge for Cade Prize contest
Charleston Classical School Distinguished Lecture
S.C. Research Authority luncheon
IFWE book review; reposted on Praxis Circle
NASTC annual conference
Trucking A-Z podcast
SiriusXM The Open Road w/ K.C. Phillips
Inst. for Religion & Democracy/Novel Strategies event
Red Light, Green Light podcast
Union University Ethos Forum
Univ. of Georgia Christian Legal Society chapter
Upcoming Appearances
Ministry Watch Podcast
The Intellectual Capitalist Show podcast
Praxis Circle Michael Novak article
