Philosopher John Rawls developed a thought experiment to help determine a standard by which we could say individuals are in agreement with the constitutional rules and,thus,actions of government.Behind his "veil of ignorance" _____.
A)people know nothing about their friends and family
B)people know nothing about themselves
C)people know nothing about causal relationships
D)people know nothing about politics

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Behind the "veil of ignorance," people know nothing about themselves, including their social position, natural abilities, or even their conception of the good. The purpose of this thought experiment is to develop a standard of justice that is fair to all individuals, regardless of their individual circumstances. By eliminating personal biases and prejudices, Rawls argues that we can arrive at principles of justice that would be agreed upon by all rational individuals.

Philosopher John Rawls Developed a Thought Experiment to Help Determine