“Our main conclusions about the state are that a minimal state, limited, to the narrow functions of protection against force, theft, fraud, enforcement of contracts, and so on, is justified, but any more extensive state will violate persons' rights not to be forced to do certain things, and is unjustified; and that the minimal state is inspiring as well as right.”
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Robert Nozick
Robert Nozick was an American philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and moral philosophy, particularly in the field of political philosophy. His work, 'Anarchy, State, and Utopia', had a profound impact on political philosophy in the late 20th century. more
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