Philosophy
Rawlsian Justice and Distributive Legitimacy
Quick fact
Rawls argued that behind the veil of ignorance, people would agree to rules that guarantee a minimum level of goods for everyone, even if that means limiting the highest rewards for the most talented.
Why this is interesting
Imagine you are designing a society from scratch, but you don't know if you'll be born rich or poor, healthy or sick, talented or not. How would you ensure it's fair?