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I'd say that this is an argument that you should vote for systems that treat people fairly regardless of class. Even if you have no chance of becoming a millio
by ImSkeptical 9y ago
I'd say that this is an argument that you should vote for systems that treat people fairly regardless of class. Even if you have no chance of becoming a millionaire or billionaire, it seems to me you should still try to treat such people fairly - according to sound principles that you would be willing to apply to yourself if you were in their position.
Likewise for the very poor. I hope to never be very poor, but I still wouldn't vote for systems that mistreat or exploit them. This is not because I'm trying to protect myself in the circumstances that I become destitute, but because I think morality requires the consistent application of principles to people regardless of their economic wealth.
- crgt 9y agoThis sounds like Rawls’ veil of ignorance argument..