Which of the following is one of the ethical principles proposed by Rawls?
A) People from the lower strata of a society should be given special opportunities for achievement.
B) Social inequalities should be based on a person and not on his or her actions.
C) Everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty, freedom of association, and personal security.
D) The concerns of an individual are more important than the concerns of a society.
E) Economic inequalities should be based on a person and not the person's actions.

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Placing himself behind a veil of self-ignorance, Rawls proposes two ethical principles. First, everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty, freedom of association, and personal security. Second, although there may be social and economic inequalities, these inequalities must be based on what a person does, not on who a person is, and everyone must have an equal opportunity for achievement.

Which of the Following Is One of the Ethical Principles