Who is John Rawls?

John Rawls is a smart man who helped people think about how to make fair rules for everyone in a society.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and you all have to agree on the rules before you start. John Rawls wanted to figure out what kind of rules would be fair, not just for the kids who are already good at the game, but also for the ones who might be slower or have fewer toys.

John Rawls came up with a fun idea called the "veil of ignorance." It's like when you close your eyes before picking a candy from a jar, you don't know which one you'll get. He said, what if everyone made rules while wearing this veil, so they didn’t know where they would end up in society? That way, the rules would be fair for all.

This idea helps explain how societies can work better when people think about fairness, not just for themselves, but for others too. It's like making sure everyone gets a turn on the swing, even if some kids are taller or faster than others.