>If the author changes his views, it wouldn't be acceptable for someone else to print new copies of the book.
When the author burns their own book and forbids new ones from being made is the only time that it's acceptable to print new copies.
Need I remind you of the purpose of copyright?
>To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.
No, the only issue raised by Kafka's request to burn his papers is whether or not the copyright passed to someone else on his death. All works eventually become public domain, regardless of the author's wishes, since people die and copyright has a time limit.
I don't understand your point. "securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right" means others cannot print copies of your books.
When the author burns their own book and forbids new ones from being made is the only time that it's acceptable to print new copies.
Need I remind you of the purpose of copyright?
>To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.