Whither anarchy? Has Robert Nozick justified the state?

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07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Randy E. Barnett

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One can appreciate Anarchy, State and Utopia by Robert Nozick on many levels. Its emphasis on individual freedom is a refreshing change of pace. It questions assumptions that have long been sacrosanct. It puts forth a theory of entitlement which is nothing short of remarkable in this day and age. And most importantly, it is being taken seriously by the press and, hopefully, the establishment philosophers as well.

Volume 1, Number 1 (1977)

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Barnett, Randy E. “Whither anarchy? Has Robert Nozick justified the state?” Journal of Libertarian Studies 1, No.1 (1977): 15-21.

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Whither anarchy? Has Robert Nozick justified the state?

07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Randy E. Barnett

One can appreciate Anarchy, State and Utopia by Robert Nozick on many levels. Its emphasis on individual freedom is a refreshing change of pace. It questions assumptions that have long been sacrosanct...

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