unit 4 POLITICAL THEORY - John Rawls

John Rawls is known for his theory about __________ in society.

fairness and justice.

The publication of A Theory of Justice in __________ made Rawls's name.

Rawls referred to his thought experiment as the __________.

veil of ignorance.

The 'veil of ignorance' asks us to imagine being born without knowledge of our __________.

circumstances.

A participant behind the veil of ignorance would want a society where __________ are very good.

schools.

Rawls believed that many debates about unfairness get bogged down in __________ and __________.

arcane details; petty squabbling.

According to Rawls, a fair society would ensure __________ access to the law.

unimpeachable.

Rawls's veil of ignorance thought experiment aims to show how it would feel to enter society as if it were a __________.

lottery.

Bill Clinton labeled John Rawls as 'the greatest political philosopher of the __________ century.'

twentieth.

To evaluate societal fairness, Rawls suggests asking ourselves: 'how would I feel about this issue if I were stuck behind the __________?'

veil of ignorance.

John Rawls believed in the principle of __________ as fairness.

justice.

In a just society, Rawls emphasizes the importance of __________ between individuals.

equality.

Rawls's theory contrasts with __________, which focuses on maximizing utility for the greatest number.

utilitarianism.

The __________ allows individuals to design society without knowing their own status or position.

original position.

Rawls argues that any social or economic inequalities must benefit the __________.

least advantaged members.

According to Rawls, a fair distribution of resources is one that is __________.

justifiable to all.

A key aspect of Rawls's thought is the idea of __________ rights for every individual.

natural.

The principle of __________ states that individuals have the right to equal access to social goods.

fair equality of opportunity.

Rawls's approach pushes us to think about justice in terms of __________ rather than mere legality.

morality.

For Rawls, justice is not merely about outcomes but also about the __________ of the process.

fairness.