According to John Rawls in "An Egalitarian Theory of Justice" the primary purpose of the "Veil of Ignorance" is to ensure that the principles of justice are chosen fairly and without bias.

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John Rawls argues that the Veil of Ignorance is a thought experiment designed to ensure that individuals are not biased or influenced by their own personal circumstances when choosing principles of justice. It requires individuals to imagine themselves in an original position of equality, where they do not know their own social status, abilities, or preferences, and are unaware of their individual interests or needs. From this position, they must choose principles that are fair and just for everyone, without any advantage or disadvantage for any particular group or individual. This helps to prevent bias, prejudice, or self-interest from affecting the choice of principles of justice, and ensures that they are based on objective and rational considerations of fairness and equality.