122. Commusings: You Split. I Choose. — Commune with Jeff Krasno
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122. Commusings: You Split. I Choose.

September 13, 2020 · 14 min

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A philosophy thought experiment reframes how you think about fairness and income inequality.

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In this episode

  • What John Rawls' veil of ignorance actually means and why it matters
  • A fresh lens for thinking about distributive justice in everyday life
  • How ancient philosophy connects to modern economic inequality
  • A reflective framework for deciding what a fair society looks like

About this episode

Each week Jeff has been writing a Sunday article called Commusings where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. Today’s episode focuses on income inequality, distributive justice, and John Rawls’ “veil of ignorance.” To receive the Commusings newsletter, you can go to onecommune.com and sign up at the bottom of the page.
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