![]() ![]() To support the idea of the minimal state, Nozick presents an argument that illustrates how the minimalist state arises naturally from anarchy and how any expansion of state power past this minimalist threshold is unjustified. In opposition to A Theory of Justice (1971) by John Rawls, and in debate with Michael Walzer, Robert Nozick argues in Anarchy, State, and Utopia in favor of a minimal state, "limited to the narrow functions of protection against force, theft, fraud, enforcement of contracts, and so on." When a state takes on more responsibilities than these, Nozick argues, rights will be violated. Signed first editions are exceptionally rare this is the first example we have seen or handled. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. ![]() ![]() Boldly signed by Robert Nozick on the half-title page. First edition of the author’s foundational text in classic liberalism thought. ![]()
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