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    The veil of ignorance is a concept proposed by philosopher John Rawls where one imagines making decisions about societal rules without knowing their personal characteristics or place in society, such as race, wealth, gender or abilities. This is meant to lead to fairer decisions by preventing bias toward one's own self-interest. Behind the veil, one would likely choose a society with freedom, equality of opportunity and fairness for all. Applying this framework helps structure rules and institutions in a just manner according to Rawls.

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    The veil of ignorance is a concept proposed by philosopher John Rawls where one imagines making decisions about societal rules without knowing their personal characteristics or place in society, such as race, wealth, gender or abilities. This is meant to lead to fairer decisions by preventing bias toward one's own self-interest. Behind the veil, one would likely choose a society with freedom, equality of opportunity and fairness for all. Applying this framework helps structure rules and institutions in a just manner according to Rawls.

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    The veil of ignorance is a concept proposed by philosopher John Rawls where one imagines making decisions about societal rules without knowing their personal characteristics or place in society, such as race, wealth, gender or abilities. This is meant to lead to fairer decisions by preventing bias toward one's own self-interest. Behind the veil, one would likely choose a society with freedom, equality of opportunity and fairness for all. Applying this framework helps structure rules and institutions in a just manner according to Rawls.

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    TLA1: Reflective Essay

    What is Veil of Ignorance of Rawls?

    The veil of ignorance is a moral reasoning mechanism designed to enhance unbiased


    decision making by preventing decision makers from accessing potentially biased information
    about who will benefit the most or least from the available options. As what Philosopher John
    Rawls suggests, we should imagine we sit behind the veil of ignorance that keeps us from knowing
    who we are and identifying with our personal circumstances. From behind the veil of ignorance,
    you might end up being white, black, a person with disability, straight, gay, extremely wealthy, or
    living in extreme poverty. By being ignorant of our circumstances, we can more objectively
    consider how societies should operate.

    From behind the veil, we had opted for a much fairer society that we now have, there would be
    extreme freedom and fair equality of opportunity. Approaching tough issues through the veil of
    ignorance and applying these principles help us decide more fairly how the rules of society should
    be structed. And fairness, as Rawls and many other believe, is the essence of justice.

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