The mind behind the curtain
How the experiment works
The two principles of justice
Real world impact and criticisms
YOUR GOAL
Master of The veil of ignorance
marcus The Two Principles of Justice
Behind the veil, / equal rights for all, / lift up those who fall!
marcus Fair equality of opportunity ensures that everyone has the same realistic chance to develop their talents.
marcus The Difference Principle permits economic inequalities only if they directly benefit the most disadvantaged members of society.
marcus Slice and share the cake to discover how blind choices create a fair society.
The maximin rule: The word 'maximin' is a blend of 'maximize the minimum,' a strategy Rawls borrowed from mathematical game theory.
The quality of being fair, righteous, equitable, or morally right. In 1971, John Rawls structured this concept around equal basic liberties and the fair distribution of wealth.
According to John Rawls' Difference Principle, when are social and economic inequalities allowed in a society?
What does the principle of 'Fair Equality of Opportunity' require society to provide for all children?
What decision-making strategy from game theory did John Rawls use to explain how people choose rules behind the veil?
Why did John Rawls reject the idea of a purely meritocratic society where only talent determines success?
Which of the following is considered a 'basic liberty' under John Rawls' first principle of justice?