Imagine a society designed without knowing your place
John Rawls's 'original position' thought experiment challenges us to design a fair society from behind a 'veil of ignorance,' ensuring justice and equality for all.
Philosopher John Rawls proposed the 'original position' in his 1971 book, A Theory of Justice. This thought experiment asks us to imagine designing society's rules from behind a 'veil of ignorance,' where we don't know our wealth, talents, or status. This forces us to choose principles that are fair to everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
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