According to Rawls, individuals placed behind a veil of ignorance would
A)Choose a more egalitarian society
B)Choose a less egalitarian society
C)Move from a democracy to an authoritarian form of government
D)Move from an authoritarian to a democratic form of government

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Rawls argues that individuals placed behind a veil of ignorance would choose a more egalitarian society because they wouldn't know their own position in society, so they would want to create a society where the benefits and burdens are distributed fairly. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

According to Rawls, Individuals Placed Behind a Veil of Ignorance