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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / a. Original position
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Why does the rational agreement of the 'Original Position' in Rawls make it right? [Nagel on Rawls]
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The original position models the idea that citizens start as free and equal [Rawls, by Swift]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / b. Veil of ignorance
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Choose justice principles in ignorance of your own social situation [Rawls]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / c. Difference principle
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All desirable social features should be equal, unless inequality favours the disadvantaged [Rawls]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 4. Social Utilitarianism
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Utilitarians lump persons together; Rawls somewhat separates them; Nozick wholly separates them [Swift on Rawls]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / g. Liberalism critique
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Rawls's account of justice relies on conventional fairness, avoiding all moral controversy [Gray on Rawls]
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