Explain John Rawls's Notions of the "Original Position" and the "Veil

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Essay

Explain John Rawls's notions of the "original position" and the "veil of ignorance." What role do they play in deciding what is the most just form of government? Explain the two principles of justice that he advocates.

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Definitions:

Motivated Forgetting

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously choose to forget information that is painful or disturbing.

Storage Decay

The fading or weakening of memories over time when information is not accessed or used, related to the theory of forgetting in psychology.

Imagination Inflation

A situation where visualizing an event that never took place can boost the belief that it really happened.

Overlearning

The process of continuing to practice or study beyond just achieving initial mastery, enhancing performance and recall.