Robert Nozick |
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| Author:
| Bader, Ralf M. |
| Series title: | Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62356-573-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $35.98 |
Book Description:
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In 1974, Robert Nozick's book
Anarchy, State, and Utopia moved libertarianism from a relatively neglected subset of political philosophy to the center of the discipline, as one of the most cogent critiques of social democracy and egalitarian liberalism.Nozick developed a rights-based account of libertarianism to show that a minimal state can legitimately arise, that nothing more than a minimal state is justified, and that the minimal state is not only morally right, but can also...
More DescriptionIn 1974, Robert Nozick's book Anarchy, State, and Utopia moved libertarianism from a relatively neglected subset of political philosophy to the center of the discipline, as one of the most cogent critiques of social democracy and egalitarian liberalism.Nozick developed a rights-based account of libertarianism to show that a minimal state can legitimately arise, that nothing more than a minimal state is justified, and that the minimal state is not only morally right, but can also be an inspiring 'meta-utopia'. This volume presents Nozick's contributions to political philosophy in the context of his work in analytical philosophy. It also provides a biography of Nozick and considers the initial reception and long-term influence of his work.