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Philosophy

Rawlsian Justice and Distributive Legitimacy

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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?