It's the level that allows us each to live our own chosen lives. But I notice not everyone agrees with the primary importance of that level, and I try to account for how they don't.
Robert NozickAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: american
- Born: November 16, 1938
- Died: January 23, 2002
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