John Rawls Suggested That in Making Decisions of Distributive Justice

question 7

Multiple Choice

John Rawls suggested that in making decisions of distributive justice, one should examine the situation behind a "veil of ignorance" so that no one would be able to design principles to favour his or her own particular condition. This idea supports a political philosophy of which Rawls was a proponent. What is that political philosophy called?  

• A)utilitarianism  
• B)communitarianism  
• C)egalitarianism  
• D)libertarianism

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