According to John Rawls, Only a Person Ignorant of His

question 125

Multiple Choice

According to John Rawls, only a person ignorant of his own identity can make a truly ethical decision. This thought process is based on

• A)ethical shielding.
• B)the veil of understanding.
• C)the veil of ignorance.
• D)ethical certainty.
• E)ethical ignorance.

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Definitions:

Deep-brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to send electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment for severe mental illness in which electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure to provide therapeutic effects.

Suicide

The deliberate action of taking one's own life.

Hopelessness

A state of despair characterized by a perceived lack of possibility or ability to achieve desired outcomes.