Justice, Equality and Global Health

The video discusses global poverty and wealth disparity, introducing Rawls' thought experiment of the veil of ignorance. It explores distributive justice and its importance in global health, highlighting Rawls' principles of justice. The video examines the justification of inequalities and the benefits of more equal societies, referencing studies like 'The Spirit Level'. It concludes with a quote from Robert F Kennedy on the limitations of GDP as a measure of societal well-being.

What is the main idea behind Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' thought experiment?

• To determine the best economic policies for a country

• To imagine a society where everyone is equally wealthy

• To consider a fair society without knowing one's own social position

• To create a world where poverty does not exist

Which principle states that each person is entitled to an equal set of liberties?

• Difference Principle

• Liberty Principle

• Fair Opportunity Principle

• Equality Principle

According to Rawls, when are inequalities in society justifiable?

• When they improve the average income

• When they lead to economic growth

• When they benefit the wealthiest individuals

• When they benefit the worst off as much as possible

What does the book 'The Spirit Level' suggest about more equal societies?

• They perform worse in terms of social indicators

• They only benefit the poorest individuals

• They generally perform better across various social measures

• They have no impact on the wealthier socioeconomic strata

What does Robert F. Kennedy's quote suggest about the gross national product?

• It is the best measure of a country's success

• It accurately measures the quality of life

• It includes all aspects of societal well-being

• It fails to account for important aspects of life