"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 the political philosophy of "Rawlsian liberalism," named after philosopher John Rawls. In his book "A Theory of Justice," Rawls argues that policies should be evaluated based on how they would impact society if people were placed behind a "veil of ignorance" about their own social position and talents. In other words, policies should be chosen as if people didn't know what their own race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. would be, so that they would choose what they believe to be the most fair and just policies for everyone.

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