John Rawls thought model
United States · 1921–2002
A political philosopher who proposed justice as fairness, the veil of ignorance, and the difference principle.
Perspective
A fair judgment comes close to the principles you could still choose without knowing your own position.
Value model
Individual agency50
Rational inquiry82
Risk awareness35
Social conformity75
Self-overcoming35
Practicality65
Language skepticism42
Decision principles
- Could you choose it from behind the veil of ignorance?
- Consider the effect on those in the weakest position.
- Does it undermine fairness of opportunity?