The use of a "veil of ignorance" pertains to which ethical theory?
a. justice and equality c. relativism
b. deontology d. virtue ethics
A
An ethical person, according to the concepts of justice and ethics, chooses the action that is fair to all, including those people who are the most disadvantaged. Therefore, using a "veil of ignorance" regarding who will be impacted by a decision allows for unbiased decision making according to this ethical theory.
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