An anarcho-capitalist and contractarian, Narveson's ideology is deeply influenced by the thought of Robert Nozick and David Gauthier.

[citation needed] A prolific author, Narveson has written hundreds of essays, reviews and articles for publication.

In 2002 he published Respecting Persons in Theory and Practice (2002), a collection of his most influential essays spanning the length of his career.

Narveson is a noted opponent of animal rights and one of Tom Regan's severe critics.

[3] Under contractarian ethics all moral obligations derive from mutual agreement between different parties but as animals can not understand the terms of an agreement nor demand duties from humans then the life and welfare of the animal is only relevant as they matter to human interests.