Strengths :)
+ Rawls set out the scenario if we are to return to the original position behind the veil of ignorance. We can create rules ( principles) that can appeal to anyone.
+ It is impatial, no one can choose principles that favour themselves. Veil of ignorance prevents, no one can complain that their group has been disadvantaged.
+ The Principles are binding, any rational being would follow them, gives rational people the ability to be moral.
+ They are fair, everyone is tkane into account, supports the intuition that everyone has a fair go at life
+ Explains why people are motivated to be moral as appealing to self-interest alone leads them to losing out.
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