Rawls’s theory of social justice is based on the concept of the choices rational beings would make behind the “veil of ignorance.” Non-Western thinkers, feminist scholars, and Black philosopher/activists have developed… Real people engaging in political action—not philosophical conceptions of human rights, social justice, the purpose of government, and just rule—determine how these concepts play out in practice.

None of the answers are universally accepted, in part because any answers are based at least in part on the context in which they are offered

answers — universally accepted, in part because any answers are based at least in part on the context in which they are offered. rational — behavior that strategically seeks to maximize an individual’s own well-being, however the individual defines it. social justice — the equitable distribution of opportunities, resources, and rights within a community. human rights — the fundamental, inalienable rights individuals have by virtue of being persons.