The concept of the founders was that arts and sciences would be advanced through securing exclusive rights. And they were correct. There is a reason why so much scientific advancement is made in the USA.
Advancing arts and science was the aim and exclusive rights for a limited time was the means to enact that aim.
A well regulated militia was the aim and the recognition of the right of the people to keep and bear arms was the means to enact that aim.
I am aware.
This isn’t suggesting that copyright laws be abolished.