Discuss and evaluate John Rawls’s theory of justice. Which parts (e.g., veil of ignorance) did you find persuasive and which parts did you not? Do you believe that his two principles of justice are compatible with one another?

  Requirements of the Paper
• We will meet with a research librarian who will review the library research process and
recommend appropriate databases and research tools.
• You must cite at least two reliable sources, preferably academic in nature. Since web
addresses change constantly, you can find the website by googling its name. Be careful of
satire websites or fake news. Some good websites include the Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Philosopher’s Imprint, and the numerous
electronic databases that the school library carries. Possible sources include books, journal
articles, magazines, databases, Websites, videos, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs.
Electronic databases such as JSTOR also contain numerous academic articles and are usually
accessible through the college website. When possible, try to cite from recent sources.
Make sure you evaluate your online sources for trustworthiness and credibility.
• Papers should either be in Microsoft Word format (.doc) or Adobe PDF.
• Four-to-six pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, 12-point, one-inch margins.
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• MLA or Chicago system of citationt.
• Include a cover page that contains the title of the paper, your name, my name, the date, and
the class (e.g., PHIL 1301.710 or MW 10:10 AM).
• Include a short outline of the main points of your paper and include it after the title page.
• You are allowed to write in the first person (use the word “I.”).