Robert Nozick
Anarchy, State, and Utopia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465051007
- author:
- Robert Nozick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 400
- Genre:
- Political Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anarchy, State and Utopia by Robert Nozick is a foundational text in libertarian thought. First published in response to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice, this influential work challenges the liberal, socialist, and conservative agendas that underpin modern politics. Nozick's central argument is that individual rights are violated as a state's responsibilities increase, and that the only way to avoid these violations is through the creation of a minimalist state limited to enforcing contracts and protecting against force, fraud, and theft. This concise yet powerful defence of economic liberalism remains a key work in philosophical debates today. This edition features an introduction by philosopher Thomas Nagel, bringing Nozick's ideas to a new generation of readers.