PANEL 10 | Remembering Robert Nozick: 50 Years After the Publication of "Anarchy\, State\, and Utopia" \;
\n14th Braga Meetings on Ethics and Political Philosophy
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June 26\, 27\, &\; 28\, 2024 | Braga\, Portugal
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\nPanel 10 - \;Remembering Robert Nozick: 50 Years After the Publication of "Anarchy\, State\, and Utopia"
\nConvenors: Joã\;o Cardoso Rosas and Jorge Mateus
\nAll inquiries about the panel should be sent to \;jorge.dm.mateus@gmail.com
\nKeynote speaker: John Meadowcroft (King's College London) \;
\nThis year\, the \;Braga \;Meetings on Ethics and Political Philosophy \;include a special session in honour of Robert Nozick\, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the publication of &ldquo\;Anarchy\, State\, and Utopia&rdquo\; (1974). This special session comprises panel presentations and a plenary talk by John Meadowcroft (King&rsquo\;s College London). Robert Nozick&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Anarchy\, State\, and Utopia&rdquo\; emerged during a time of intense philosophical debate. After John Rawls&rsquo\; &ldquo\;A Theory of Justice&rdquo\;\, this is arguably the most influential work of political philosophy of the twentieth century. In it\, Nozick laid down the foundations for a modern version of a rights-based libertarianism structured around the notion of self-ownership and robust individual property rights\, anchoring the entitlement theory of justice and justifying minimal state intervention. Yet\, the book&rsquo\;s significance extends far beyond libertarianism. Its arguments on individual rights\, self-ownership\, and the entitlement theory of justice have influenced a wide range of thinkers and schools of thought. The libertarian\, conservative\, and liberal traditions all owe a significant debt to \;Nozick&rsquo\;s work\, as it provided original insights into the principles of justice\, property\, and the legitimate scope of government.
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The Special Session:
In this special session\, we will explore the book&rsquo\;s enduring relevance\, its influence on contemporary political thought\, and the debates it has spawned. We welcome high quality presentations dealing with aspects of Nozick&rsquo\;s life and work. Presentations dealing mainly with secondary literature on Nozick&rsquo\;s ideas are also welcome\, and they will be accommodated as much as possible\, depending on the number of slots that will be made available by the general organisation of the \;Meetings.
Key Themes and Discussion Topics: \;
- The Role of the Minimal State in Political Philosophy - Nozick&rsquo\;s Defence of Individual Rights - Freedom and Property - The Entitlement Theory of Justice and Its Critiques - The Influence of &ldquo\;Anarchy\, State\, and Utopia&rdquo\; on Contemporary Political Philosophy - The Ongoing Debates on Libertarianism - Nozick&rsquo\;s Influence on Ethical and Political Theories Beyond Political Philosophy
Submission Guidelines:
If you are interested in presenting your work in this panel\, please submit an \;abstract of \; 400-500 words \;along with \;5 keywords \;and a \;short bio \;of maximum of 300 words. \; The \;proposal must be submitted online \;through the event website using this \;abstract submission form. Once in the website\, make sure that you select the correct panel throughout the filling of the form. \; The deadline for submissions is \;March 31\, and you will be notified of the decision by \;April 30.