John Rawls, a Philosopher, Maintained That Only a Person Unaware

question 23

Multiple Choice

John Rawls, a philosopher, maintained that only a person unaware of his or her own identity can make a truly ethical decision. This thought experiment is based on

• A) the "sunshine" ethical framework.
• B) the concept of a transcendent education.
• C) the veil of ignorance.
• D) the concept of "strategic philosophy."
• E) the "light of day" principle.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Removing an unpleasant or negatively valued stimulus from a situation, thereby strengthening the behavior that precedes this removal.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not given every time the desired response is performed, enhancing the response's resistance to extinction.

Peer Pressure

Influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Anti-Smoking Messages

Communications aimed at promoting the cessation of tobacco use, often highlighting the health risks of smoking and second-hand smoke exposure.