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Disagreement behind the veil of ignorance

open access: yesPhilosophical Studies, 2013
In this paper we argue that there is a kind of moral disagreement that survives the Rawlsian veil of ignorance. While a veil of ignorance eliminates sources of disagreement stemming from self-interest, it does not do anything to eliminate deeper sources of disagreement. These disagreements not only persist, but transform their structure once behind the
Ryan Muldoon   +2 more
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THE VEIL OF IGNORANCE VIOLATES PRIORITY

open access: yesEconomics and Philosophy, 2008
The veil of ignorance has been used often as a tool for recommending what justice requires with respect to the distribution of wealth. We complete Harsanyi's model of the veil of ignorance by appending information permitting objective comparisons among persons. In order to do so, we introduce the concept of objective empathy.
Juan D. Moreno-Ternero, John E. Roemer
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Public finance and welfare: From the ignorance of the veil to the veil of ignorance [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2006
Abstract Present-day welfare states may survive as long as bureaucracies and governments can create “optimistic” illusions among taxpayers–voters. This setting is destined to fail and indirectly to open up the pathway for a constitutional welfare state.
EUSEPI, Giuseppe
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