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Anarchy, State and Utopia

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The work of the American political philosopher Robert Nozick is devoted to the justification of the inevitability and fairness of the existence of a "minimal state". As a starting point, the author considers the "natural state" of society, in which there is no state yet and basic ethical norms are in effect - the right of a person to dispose of himself, to appropriate material objects that do not belong to anyone, and to voluntarily exchange his property with other people. Nozick proves that the state, i.e. an organization with a monopoly on violence, can arise from the "natural state" through the voluntary delegation of primary rights by people. This state will have as its function exclusively the protection of the life and property of citizens from violent encroachment. Any expansion of its functions (including the creation of institutions of the "welfare state") will mean a violation of basic rights and lead to negative consequences for society. All necessary social functions, except for the protective one, must be carried out on the basis of voluntary cooperation. Since its publication, Robert Nozick's book has acquired the status of a classic and has become mandatory reading for all who study political philosophy and related disciplines. It will be useful for specialists in the field of political philosophy, political science, economics, law, sociology, as well as students and teachers of relevant specialties.
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