1st Edition

Robert Nozick

By Alan Lacey Copyright 2001
256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

Although best known for the hugely influential Anarchy, State and Utopia, Robert Nozick (1938-2002) eschewed the label 'political philosopher' because the vast majority of his writings and attention have focused on other areas. Indeed the breadth of Nozick's work is perhaps greater than that of any other contemporary philosopher. This book is the first to give full and proper discussion of... Read more
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Anarchy, State and Utopia: the moral basis 3. Anarchy, State and Utopia: the political outcome 4. The later ethics and politics 5. Epistemology 6. Rationality 7. Metaphysics I: personal identity 8. Metaphysics II: explaining existence 9. Metaphysics III: free will and retribution 10. The meaning of life Guide to further reading Bibliography Index

Biography

Alan Lacey