robert nozick

• Who was Robert Nozick and when did he live?

  Robert Nozick (1938-2002)
• What does Nozick believe about libertarianism?

  Libertarianism values liberty and individual rights over authority or organicism
• What is Nozick's view on self-ownership?

  Self-ownership means the state must not interfere with rewards for labor and talent
• What is one of Nozick's famous statements about individual rights?

  "Individuals have rights and there are things no person or group may do to them."
• What is another famous statement by Nozick regarding distribution?

  "From each as they choose, to each as they are chosen."
• What does Nozick say about the extent of the state?

  "No state more extensive than the minimal state can be justified."
• What are the key ideas of Robert Nozick?

  • Libertarianism values individual rights
  • Self-ownership and minimal state intervention