... the structure at present is inherently fair, and that there is merely a need to rationalise judgements for justice and fairness to be achieved. In the rationalisation of judgements, Rawls aims for reflective equilibrium, where narrow self-interests are merged with wider interests until a compromise is reached. The organisation of the society though is achieved using an imaginary social contract, formulated through the original position. This involves a group, of people from society (POP) who are under a veil of ignorance, hence unaware of their sex, age, wealth, class and position within society. The POP though, do have a general knowledge of sciences and are free, rational beings motivated by self-interest. This self-interest entails attaining as many primary social goods for oneself as possible, under the maximin principle. Primary social goods include liberties, rights, opportunities, income, wealth, and self-respect. Whilst the maximin principle involves obtaining the best deal for oneself, if once ...

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