A Theory of Justice Essay Questions

John Rawls

1. What does Rawls mean by the “original position”? What is the aim of the persons in the original position?

 

2. What, in your own words, are Rawls’ two principles of justice? Do you agree that these are just foundations for a society? Explain.

 

3. Why are the items ruled out by the veil of ignorance not allowed to feature in arguments for principles of justice in the original position?

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