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The Veil of Ignorance: A Compassionate Guide to Governance

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Today I want to discuss the Veil of Ignorance thought experiment proposed by John Rawls. The Veil of Ignorance serves to explore the idea of justice and equality by helping remove one’s personal biases and inclinations from the larger equation. The Veil of Ignorance encourages us to imagine the most equitable and just society that we can and in doing so I believe it encourages compassion...

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Wyatt McGilllen

Hey there! I'm Wyatt McGillen, a 26-year-old book enthusiast from Wisconsin. My background includes a bachelors of arts with majors in Philosophy, History, and Politics and Government and a national finalist in impromptu speaking.

I love learning about our world and how we fit into it. This blog is an accumulation of philosophy, sociology, and impromptu speaking. These topics are all filled with captivating stories, interesting facts, and profound ideas. All of which enrich my life and hopefully yours.

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