Originally posted by Starlight
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...great list...
with regards to "veil of ignorance" it seems a good idea but I have had some misgiving about it...and it may be because in the context of a " hypothetical perfect standard/ideal society" framework---perhaps more should required than objective rationality? There is nothing wrong with basing rationality on selfish desires (as long as they are not excessive)---but perhaps if selfish desires were balanced with altruistic desires...it might make for a more ideal rationale for society? ---for example, If we were to think of the ideal society not just on the basis of what we want for ourselves---but also on what we want for our "brother" (close family member)....it would then create space for compassion? So---a justice system that is built on the assumption that if our brother (close family member) were to go through it---what would be the most fair AND most compassionate "system"? ...then we may come up with an answer that would better suit an "Ideal"? the same questions could be asked for systems of economics, welfare, politics, identity, ..etc....
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