Rawls proposed that the meaning of life is to achieve a fair and just society by following a social contract. He argued that people should determine principles of justice from an "original position" behind a "veil of ignorance", without knowing their gender, wealth, abilities etc. This would lead to choosing principles that give equal rights and status to all. Rawls described two principles of justice: the difference principle to distribute social and economic goods equally, and the principle of equal liberty to distribute civil liberties equally. Some moralists argue the meaning of life is to behave morally to preserve society and help others. Reasons for moral behavior include following religious commands, feeling rewarded, and achieving inner peace. The author prefers the moralist view