Date of Award
Summer 8-12-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Philosophy
First Advisor
Andrew Altman
Second Advisor
A.J. Cohen
Third Advisor
George Rainbolt
Abstract
This thesis addresses the conflict between Anna Stilz and specific liberal political philosophers regarding the nature of duties and obligations owed by individuals to the state. First, I will analyze Stilz’s argument about the nature and grounds of obligation, then address the case against such obligations, particularly as presented by the philosophical anarchist A. John Simmons. Finally, I address what I believe to be the root of the disagreement.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/5671501
Recommended Citation
Mehrwein, Laurie, "Stilz and Simmons on Justification, Legitimacy and Coercion." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/5671501
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