According to Rawls,which of the Following Serves as the First

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to Rawls,which of the following serves as the first step in determining the ethical values on which a just society can be built?

• A) To assume that one is not aware of one's own age, gender, race, intelligence, strength, wealth, or social status
• B) To weigh the effects of one's decisions on the society and oneself and thereby choose the path that brings in maximum benefit
• C) To be completely self-aware of one's ambitions and goals
• D) To test the morality of actions done by others in a society
• E) To use formalism to formulate acceptable codes of conduct

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