John Rawls — MCQ Practice
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Consider the following statements about John Rawls' theory of justice: 1. The original position requires complete knowledge of one's social circumstances 2. The difference principle allows inequalities only if they benefit the least advantaged 3. Basic liberties can be traded off for economic gains 4. Fair equality of opportunity requires addressing background social inequalities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following best describes the 'maximin' principle in Rawls' theory of justice?
In the context of Rawls' original position, the 'veil of ignorance' ensures that:
According to Rawls, which of the following would justify social and economic inequalities?
The lexical priority in Rawls' theory means that: