In John Rawls 39 s theory principles of justice are established by people who are affected by what ........

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In John Rawls's theory, principles of justice are established by people who are affected by what?

A veil of ignorance.

A state of nature.

Economic inequality.

Short-sighted self-interest.

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Explanation:

In Rawls's theory, the veil of ignorance prevents people from knowing what their economic position will turn out to be. The state of nature (answer b) is associated with Thomas Hobbes and John Locke rather than Rawls. Rawls allowed that people in the 'original position' would indeed be self-interested; but their focus would be on the long term rather than the short (answer d)