Philosophy
The Veil of Ignorance and Original Position
Quick fact
John Rawls introduced this idea in his 1971 book 'A Theory of Justice,' which is considered one of the most influential works of political philosophy in the 20th century.
Why this is interesting
What if you had to design the rules of society, but right before you started, you forgot everything about yourself—your gender, your wealth, your talents? Would you choose a system that gives everyone a fair shot, even the least fortunate?