Robert Nozick - Key Ideas (1938–2002) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

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Self-Ownership: Control of Body and Abilities (Robert Nozick)
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Philosopher behind self-ownership concept

Robert Nozick

Nozick's self-ownership definition

Absolute ownership over oneself

What self-ownership includes

Body, talents, abilities, labour

Political approach self-ownership supports

Minimal state intervention

Individual status in self-ownership theory

Sovereign entities

Who owns products of one's capacities? (Nozick)

The individual - rightfully theirs

Nature of self-ownership per Nozick

Inviolable

Nozick's comparison for redistributive taxation

Form of slavery

Why taxation equals slavery (Nozick)

State claims ownership of portion of individual's labour

What does forced work for others violate? (Nozick)

Self-ownership

Self-ownership and labour products

Full control over products of one's labour

State's right to redistribute without consent

No right - unjust seizure

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