Rawls believed that, while in an original position, individuals would agree on principles that are fundamentally fair, because they are unable to act in a manner of self-interest that would be fair to some, but not to others.

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John Rawls, in his theory of justice, posited that individuals in the "original position," behind a "veil of ignorance" about their own place in society, would choose principles of justice that are fair and impartial, as they would not know in advance if they would benefit or suffer from societal inequalities.

Rawls Believed That, While in an Original Position, Individuals Would