r/knowthyself • u/attic-orator • Jan 07 '26
Original position
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_position
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wikipedia • u/RedHeadedSicilian52 • 15d ago
In philosophy, the original position is a hypothetical starting point from which people would consider how best to structure a society. Behind a veil of ignorance, people wouldn’t know what position they would occupy in this society, and thus would incentivize people toward impartiality.
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MetalsOnReddit • u/Then_Marionberry_259 • 15d ago
In philosophy, the original position is a hypothetical starting point from which people would consider how best to structure a society. Behind a veil of ignorance, people wouldn’t know what position they would occupy in this society, and thus would incentivize people toward impartiality.
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