Rawls Under The Veil Of Ignorance Summary

I believe Rawls’ moral principles are the most reasonable ones to use in business. First, it prevents businesses from infringing on people’s liberties. Second, it makes sure businesses provide equal opportunity for job candidates. Third, Rawls’ principles are applicable principles because it does not reject western society’s modern economic system. Fourth, it encourages businesses to help improve the lives of the least fortunate members of society. Under the Veil of Ignorance, Rawls asks us to imagine what rules we would want to exist in the world, assuming that we do not know what kind of life we would have in the world. For example, it assumes that we do not know how we will look like, how much money will we have, or what sexual orientation will we have. In this position, Rawls states that the rationally self-interested person will ask themselves, “what if I were in the position of society’s least advantaged?
We live in a mixed economy, one which combines elements of a planned economy and a capitalistic free market economy. If society were to be a pure planned economy, then society would not receive the benefits that a free market presents. To illustrate, it would be impossible for the USA to suddenly become a pure planned economy because there are already many who enjoy the benefits that our current economic system provides. By allowing some leeway for inequality, Rawls’ philosophy remains realistic and relevant. Lastly, because Rawls’ principle encourages business to care for society’s least advantaged, businesses will have a sense of obligation to give back to society. Concrete examples include: donating food to homeless shelters, funding the construction of infrastructures in rural areas, and providing funding for students who can’t afford higher education. Essentially, this principle acts as a reminder as to why businesses should take part in helping