When did Robert Nozick
.Gain his PHD
1963
Main work
Anarchy, state and Utopia 1974
What was his opposition to john Locke
John locke theory of legal egalitarianism as put forward “a theory of justice “ 1971
Instead Nozick endorsed libertarism, based on non aggression opposition to state involvement in transaction of citizens
.Minimal state endorsement
Law and order
Police, army are necessary for protection of individuals life well being
In minimal state these are the only thing an individual should get taxed on
.State should not involve itself with redistribution of wealth or interfere with a persons right to own property/wealth
Entitlement theory
Principle of transfer-whatever is justly owned/acquired can be freely transferred between consenting individuals
2 just initial acquisition- how people can come to justly initially owning things
3 rectification of injustice- Guide how to deal with unjustly acquired or transferred holding
