Entitlement theory

Entitlement theory is a theory of distributive justice and private property created by Robert Nozick in his book Anarchy, State, and Utopia. The theory is Nozick's attempt to describe 'justice in holdings' (Nozick 1974:150)—or what can be said about and done with the property people own when viewed from a principle of justice. Entitlement theory is a theory of distributive justice and private property created by Robert Nozick in his book Anarchy, State, and Utopia. The theory is Nozick's attempt to describe 'justice in holdings' (Nozick 1974:150)—or what can be said about and done with the property people own when viewed from a principle of justice.