(2) Rawls’s Theory of Justice
➢ The original position: Rawls proposes a thought experiment – individuals are allowed to choose the principles of justice that should govern them prior to any existing political or social arrangement.
➢ The nature of the choice: Each individual will choose the set of principles that will be best for him/herself (and loved ones).
(3) Rawls’s Theory of Justice
➢ The veil of ignorance: To avoid disagreement with others while pursuing one’s self-interest, all circumstances and conditions that can influence one’s choice of principles of justice (economic background, talents, privileges, etc.) ought to be removed.
➢ Once the basis for bias is eliminated, the groundwork for a choice of fair principles of justice is established.