Entitlement Theory

Entitlement Theory is Robert Nozick's theory of private property. It is based on John Locke's ideas and revolves around entitlements and Nozick's ideas of who is entitled to what, according to their class and needs, plus other factors. Entitlement Theory was outlined in Anarchy, State, and Utopia

Related Topics:
Robert Nozick - John Locke - Entitlement - Anarchy, State, and Utopia

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People are represented as ends in themselves and equals, as Kant claimed, though different people may own (ie. be entitled to) different amounts of property. His ideas create a strong system of private property and a free-market economy. The only just transaction is a voluntary one. Taxation of the rich to support social programs for the poor are unjust because the state is acquiring money by taking it instead of though a voluntary transaction.

Related Topics:
Kant - Private property - Free-market economy - Taxation - Social program

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