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Author: Robert Nozick

📘 Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick

Anarchy, State, and Utopia is a foundational text in political philosophy, in which Robert Nozick presents a systematic defense of a minimal state. He contends that the state’s only legitimate functions are protection from force and theft, prevention of fraud, and enforcement of contracts. Any authority beyond these narrow duties, according to Nozick, infringes on individuals’ rights. The book critically responds to John Rawls’ *A Theory of Justice* and engages with other theorists such as Michael Walzer, tracing how the minimal state naturally emerges from an anarchic order. It has been translated into eleven languages and has earned significant accolades for its influence on contemporary political thought.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory

Authors: Robert Nozick

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