Nozick holds that a researcher synthesizes a new substance that effectively treats a certain disease and who refuses to sell except on his terms . . .

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Nozick's entitlement theory, part of his libertarian philosophy, argues that if someone acquires something through just means (in this case, creating a new substance), they are not worsening the situation of others by refusing to sell it except on their terms. This is because, from Nozick's perspective, others do not have a pre-existing right to the substance.

Nozick Holds That a Researcher Synthesizes a New Substance That