Discussion

Explanation:

The idea of ‘justice as fairness” can be explained thus: From a hypothetical “initial position of equality” and “behind a veil of ignorance”, “a group of persons must decide once and for all what is to count among them as just and unjust.” The initial equality and veil of ignorance are crucial. From such a position what one can choose as fair is only option 4. The passage further states that “Since all are similarly situated and no one is able to design principles to favour his particular condition, the principles of justice are the result of a fair agreement or bargain. “ All other options  would be considered unfair from a position of ‘no knowledge’ and the members are  not “similarly situated”. If all children were to be given free education in similar schools, it immediately places them in similar situations. The initial position is now fair- Children may make use of their education (resources) differently, but will have to accept the later inequalities (that may develop) because the initial position was just and fair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

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