John Rawls and The Veil of Ignorance

  It’s impossible to delve into the political philosophy of the 20th century without taking into account the work of John Rawls. For many, his theoretical proposal reactivated the reflection on justice in society, while others consider it to be excessively idealistic. However, it’s difficult to be indifferent to his work, especially in the face of one of his most fundamental ideas: the veil of ignorance. This is a conceptual tool that helps to eliminate partiality and bias in political decisions. Although Rawls has had a profound influence on philosophy, his ideas also have weight in the field of economy,…