The veil of ignorance proposes that

A) those in the original position are supposed to choose principles on the basis of self-interest, agreement seems unlikely.

B) one group would be supportive of another group benefiting even though the rules are different.

C) people are fully knowledgeable about themselves or situation allowing them to have a partial or biased point of view.

D) agreement is difficult to attain.


A

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