The Internal Logic and Practical Dilemma of a Minimal State: Analysis of Robert Nozick's Negative State Conception

Different from John Rawls's positive state conception, Robert Nozick points out that minimal state is the best form.By criticizing anarchism and multi-fuctional state, Nozick argues that the minimal state is necessary and also the most functional.Any practice of expanding the fuction of state would infringe individual's rights.Minimal state is pratical;it can offer the ideal Utopia for individuals to carry out rights freely.Considering the social and economic practical factors, the minimal state does not suit developing countries which are undergoing a period of transforming.