The scientists often have more unfettered imaginations than current philosophers do. Relativity theory came as a complete surprise to philosophers, and so did quantum mechanics, and so did other things.

He also devised the thought experiment of The Experience Machine in an attempt to show that ethical hedonism was false. Later books
The Examined Life (1989) pitched to a broader public explores love death faith reality and the meaning of life. He is best known for his book Anarchy State and Utopia (1974) a libertarian answer to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971).

He was a professor at Harvard University. He is best known for his book Anarchy State and Utopia (1974) a libertarian answer to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971).