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Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' is a thought experiment in which
AOnly utilitarian outcomes can be chosen behind the veil
BCitizens know their own position in society and choose principles to maximise their advantage
CCitizens choose principles of justice without knowing their own race, class, gender or talents, so that the principles are fair
DThe veil is literal and judges wear it during trials
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Citizens choose principles of justice without knowing their own race, class, gender or talents, so that the principles are fair
Rawls (A Theory of Justice 1971): rational agents behind a veil of ignorance — not knowing their natural and social positions — would choose two principles: (1) equal basic liberties and (2) the difference principle (inequalities tolerable only if they benefit the least advantaged).
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