- A Theory of Justice (1971)
- Modern liberal
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Justifying Keynesian economics, defender of New Deal
- and in future, Obamacare
- freedom of the individual through the enabling state (positive liberty)
- classical/neo-liberals are skeptical of the enabling state
Veil of ignorance
- rationally, individuals would choose to create a fairer society
- if they do not know what their future position in a new society is, they would maximise the condition of the poorest