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Episode 104: Robert Nozick’s Libertarianism

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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The Experience Machine and Nozick's Criticisms

In this chapter, the speakers delve into the concept of the experience machine as a challenge to a uniform conception of the good. They discuss Nozick's arguments against utilitarianism and Rawls, exploring the ideas of the experience machine and the veil of ignorance. The chapter also addresses objections to utilitarianism, such as including animals in moral calculations, and concludes with the speakers reflecting on their discussion of Robert Nozick's libertarianism.

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