Anarchy, State, and Utopia
In opposition to "A Theory of Justice" ( 1971 ) by John Rawls , and in debate with Michael Walzer , Nozick argues in favor of a minimal state , "limited to the narrow functions of protection against force , theft , fraud , enforcement of contracts , and so on . " When a state takes on more responsibilities than these , Nozick argues , rights will be violated . 
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