According to Rawls, Individuals Placed Behind a Veil of Ignorance

question 34

Multiple Choice

According to Rawls, individuals placed behind a veil of ignorance would

• A)Choose a more egalitarian society
• B)Choose a less egalitarian society
• C)Move from a democracy to an authoritarian form of government
• D)Move from an authoritarian to a democratic form of government

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Definitions:

Equity

The principle of fairness and justice in the way people are treated, focusing on providing the resources and opportunities needed to achieve equal outcomes.

Redistributive Justice

The practice or principle of adjusting the distribution of wealth, goods, or resources in a society to achieve fairness or equality.

Equanimity

A mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness.

Distributive And Redistributive Justice

A social justice model that is concerned with the fair distribution or redistribution of material and non-material resources between different groups within a society.