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Robert Nozick: Property, Justice and the Minimal State
Jonathan Wolff
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Description for Robert Nozick: Property, Justice and the Minimal State
Paperback. aeo This is the first full--length study of Nozicka s political philosophy as presented in his important and influential work Anarchy, State and Utopia. aeo The author compares Nozicka s views at each stage with those of his contemporary allies and opponents. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 184 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 274.
Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State and Utopia is one of the works which dominates contemporary debate in political philosophy. Drawing on traditional assumptions associated with individualism and libertarianism, Nozick mounts a powerful argument for a minimal `nightwatchman' state and challenges the views of many contemporary philosophers, most notably John Rawls.
Jonathan Wolff's new book is the first full-length study of Nozick's work and of the debates to which it has given rise. He situates Nozick's work in the context of current debates and examines the traditions which have influenced his thought. He then critically reconstructs the key arguments of ... Read more
Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State and Utopia is one of the works which dominates contemporary debate in political philosophy. Drawing on traditional assumptions associated with individualism and libertarianism, Nozick mounts a powerful argument for a minimal `nightwatchman' state and challenges the views of many contemporary philosophers, most notably John Rawls.
Jonathan Wolff's new book is the first full-length study of Nozick's work and of the debates to which it has given rise. He situates Nozick's work in the context of current debates and examines the traditions which have influenced his thought. He then critically reconstructs the key arguments of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Series
Key Contemporary Thinkers
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745606033
SKU
V9780745606033
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About Jonathan Wolff
Jonathan Wolff is the author of Robert Nozick: Property, Justice and the Minimal State, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Robert Nozick: Property, Justice and the Minimal State
'A very clear exposition ... incisive and illuminating ... it is hard to see how the book could be bettered, and it will be eagerly pounced upon by every student who hopes to answer a 'Nozick question' in finals.' Political Studies 'Thorough and lucrid...' The Philosopher 'An intelligent, attractively written and smartly argued discussion.' Philosophical Quarterly