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I need help with answering questions for reading guide based on the reading of Chapter 6 “The case for equality/John Rawls”

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Reading Guide for Sandel, Chapter 6
1. What is the veil of ignorance, according to Rawls? What is the purpose
of it?
This is the condition where one does not know anything about himself or his
natural abilities neither does he know of his position in the society. the above is
used as a way to guide morality
2. Why does Rawls believe it is necessary if we are trying to figure out
what justice in society is?
It is important because one does not know what is immoral or about himself or
his natural abilities or position in the society. So, the person follows the rules
provided to the latter hence avoiding oppressing others.
3. What is Rawls idea of a social contract? A hypothetical agreement in an
original position of equality.
The social contract is the set of rules agreed by people in a particular society
upon how they live in a specific community. In the aim of equality, the rules
agreed upon the penalties in case one breaches the contract.
4. Why does Rawls want you to be self-interested? What does this add to
the “original position?”
Self-interest makes one have the view of his or her demands alone without
minding others. The condition makes one make a responsible decision
depending on his hunger for success.
5. Why does Rawls believe that we wouldn’t choose utilitarianism? We
might end up a member of an oppressed minority.
According to the classical approach lack of utility leads to lack of happiness. It
leads to one finding himself oppressed by the society as he does involve in
making rules that later come to oppress hi...


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