Nozick argued that any attempt to set "patterns" of distribution of wealth must necessarily __________.
A) help the disadvantaged members of society
B) incorporate the idea of "justice as fairness"
C) follow entitlement theory
D) result in the violation of people's rights

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Nozick's argument in his entitlement theory is that attempts to enforce patterns of distribution (e.g., redistributing wealth to achieve a certain pattern of social or economic equality) would inevitably infringe upon individuals' rights, particularly their property rights, because it would involve taking property from some individuals without their consent to give it to others.

Nozick Argued That Any Attempt to Set "Patterns" of Distribution