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The idea is to establish principles of justice without knowing what your position is in society; not that the society forces the same outcome. Take your exampl
by harimau777 2y ago
The idea is to establish principles of justice without knowing what your position is in society; not that the society forces the same outcome.
Take your example of athleticism. You probably wouldn't want a society based on the principle "society values people according to their athleticism" because you don't know if you will be athletic or not. However, you might want a society based on the principle "society values whatever traits someone brings to the table" because then the athletic person can be valued for their athleticism and the non-athletic person can be valued for some other trait.
- AlbertCory 2y agoThe idea is nonsense, as I said. No, I wouldn't want a society based on the principle "society values people according to their athleticism." As I said, you are begging the question and removing the agency from this hypothetical justice-seeking person. I might want a society that lets me excel, create a business, and make money, if I turn out to be good at that. Rawls' "experiment" is simply forcing everyone to be like him.