In 'The Problem of Political Authority', Michael Huemer rejects the idea of political authority and introduces his account of the anarcho-capitalist society. In this society without government...Show moreIn 'The Problem of Political Authority', Michael Huemer rejects the idea of political authority and introduces his account of the anarcho-capitalist society. In this society without government everything is arranged by market mechanisms. In my thesis, I investigate whether Huemer's theory is philosophically convincing and I conclude that this is not the case due to major flaws in Huemer's use of methodology and in his arguments.Show less
A research on the necessity of the state, following Michael Huemer's conclusion that a stateless society would function more efficiently. The aim of the thesis was to explore whether the conclusion...Show moreA research on the necessity of the state, following Michael Huemer's conclusion that a stateless society would function more efficiently. The aim of the thesis was to explore whether the conclusion given by Michael Huemer was correct. Huemer argues that modern states lack political legitimacy and that citizens cannot be forced to oblige the state’s laws. He is convinced that societies would be better if they are stateless. The thesis followed Huemer's claims. In order to answer the research question, Thomas Hobbes was discussed as a defender of the state. Furthermore, Robert Nozick was used to test Huemer's argument. Nozick has similar claims, but he reaches a different conclusion. This thesis concludes that Huemer is not correct and that even by accepting his optimistic assumptions, the state, be it a minimal one, remains inevitable.Show less
