Given the complexity of interpersonal relationships and institutions and the complexity of co-ordination of the actions of many people, it is enormously unlikely that, even if there were one ideal pattern for society, it could be arrived at in an a priori fashion. And even supposing that some great genius did come along with a blueprint, who could have the confidence that it could work
Our main conclusions about the state are that a minimal state, limited, to the narrow functions of protection against force, theft, fraud, enforcemen… - Robert Nozick
Our main conclusions about the state are that a minimal state, limited, to the narrow functions of protection against force, theft, fraud, enforcemen…
- Robert Nozick
Instead of trying to prove your opponent wrong, try to see in what sense he might be right. - Robert Nozick
Instead of trying to prove your opponent wrong, try to see in what sense he might be right.
Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor. - Robert Nozick
Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor.
Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor. Seizing the results of someone's labor is equivalent to seizing hours from him and dir… - Robert Nozick
Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor. Seizing the results of someone's labor is equivalent to seizing hours from him and dir…
The illegitimate use of a state by economic interests for their own ends is based upon a preexisting illegitimate power of the state to enrich some p… - Robert Nozick
The illegitimate use of a state by economic interests for their own ends is based upon a preexisting illegitimate power of the state to enrich some p…
Marxian exploitation is the exploitation of people's lack of understanding of economics. - Robert Nozick
Marxian exploitation is the exploitation of people's lack of understanding of economics.
You can't satisfy everybody; especially if there are those who will be dissatisfied unless not everybody is satisfied. - Robert Nozick
You can't satisfy everybody; especially if there are those who will be dissatisfied unless not everybody is satisfied.
The trouble with government regulation of the market is that it prohibits capitalistic acts between consenting adults. - Robert Nozick
The trouble with government regulation of the market is that it prohibits capitalistic acts between consenting adults.
Is there really someone who, searching for a group of wise and sensitive persons to regulate him for his own good, would choose that group of people … - Robert Nozick
Is there really someone who, searching for a group of wise and sensitive persons to regulate him for his own good, would choose that group of people …
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