Rawls attempts to demonstrate that if the parties are ______ and act only in their own self-interest,they will choose the two principles of justice he put forth.

A) rational
B) just
C) moral
D) family

Parties

Social gatherings of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment; can also refer to political groups organized to gain authority within a government.

Rawls

A philosopher known for his theory of justice as fairness, emphasizing equal basic rights, liberty, and the distribution of social goods.

Principles of Justice

Fundamental ideals of fairness and equity that guide moral and legal reasoning.