Rawls contends that we can discover the nature of a ______ society by ascertaining the kind of society that would be chosen by those in the original position.

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Rawls' theory of justice is based on the idea that a just society would be one that is chosen by rational individuals in a hypothetical original position, where they are ignorant of their own social position and personal attributes. In this position, individuals would choose principles of justice that are fair and impartial, such as the principle of equal basic liberties and the difference principle. Therefore, the correct choice is (B) just.

Rawls Contends That We Can Discover the Nature of a ______