Imagine, for a minute, you had no prior knowledge of your race, economic condition, sexuality, gender identity, or even birthplace. You are a sentient adult, but these crucial aspects of life have yet ...

What Is the Veil of Ignorance? The Veil of Ignorance is a thought experiment and philosophical concept introduced by the American philosopher John Rawls in his groundbreaking 1971 work, "A Theory of ...

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