The Original Position (John Rawls)

The Original Position is a thought experiment by philosopher John Rawls that imagines individuals coming together to decide principles of justice for society. They do so behind a "veil of ignorance," meaning they don’t know their own social status, abilities, or interests. This ensures decisions are fair and unbiased, aiming to protect everyone's rights and well-being regardless of their position. The idea is to establish just rules that everyone would agree upon, even when unaware of their future circumstances, promoting fairness and equality in society.