"The government should choose policies deemed to be just, as evaluated by an impartial observer behind a 'veil of ignorance.'" This statement is most closely associated with which political philosophy?

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This statement is closely associated with John Rawls' theory of justice, which is rooted in liberalism. Rawls proposed that in order to determine a just society, we should imagine ourselves behind a "veil of ignorance" where we do not know our place in society, our social status, or our natural talents. From this impartial perspective, we would choose policies that benefit all members of society equally, rather than just the privileged few.

"The Government Should Choose Policies Deemed to Be Just, as Evaluated