Anarchy, State, and Utopia
Anarchy, State, and Utopia
How a limited government protects individual rights most effectively
About This Book
Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) presents the case that legitimate government extends no further than protecting individuals from violence, theft, fraud, and breach of contract. The book maintains that property obtained through just means and exchanged freely belongs to its holder, and criticizes systematic redistribution schemes as requiring persistent interference in personal decisions.
Who Should Read This?
- Students examining political philosophy and economic theory
- Readers drawn to libertarian ideas about state power
- People exploring contemporary debates on fairness and distribution
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