John Rawls's Veil of Ignorance

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A philosophical concept where one makes decisions about societal rules without knowing their own position in society, used to question the morality of actions if one were on the receiving end.

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Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125

Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125

Lex Fridman

A philosophical concept where one makes decisions about societal rules without knowing their own position in society, used to question the morality of actions if one were on the receiving end.