The MOST Significant Advantage of Rawls's Approach to Social Contract

question 7

Multiple Choice

The MOST significant advantage of Rawls's approach to social contract theory is which of the following?

• A) It evokes a hypothetical self-interest of the potentially worse off as a driver for acceptance of the contract.
• B) It responds to Gandhi's desire for a compassionate social contract.
• C) It is grounded in an expectation that all understand systemic injustices.
• D) It addresses the weakness of the public goods problem.

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