Each of us is intrinsically conditioned into a particular way of life by our community and the politics that govern that society. In every current moment, the organization of political principles, such as democracy or distributive justice, has been a predetermined outcome. We blindly accept that our ancestors were right and ignore the possibility of objections. However, this is a grave mistake, especially considering the fact that our lives and the way society is organized are so intertwined. This means that “we cannot help but think of our political practices as alterable and even (if only in retrospect) as possible objects of choice” (Bird 3). To some, one of the “alterable” political practices of distributive justice, Socialist Equality of Opportunity (EOP), may seem extreme. The word socialism has developed into a “meaningless word” that serves as a synonym for tyranny (Orwell 4). However, one specific form of socialism, equality of opportunity, has many merits over common systems currently practiced and should be considered a legitimate ideal for distributive justice. To realize the above thesis it is important to first define equality of opportunity. Many reasonable objections will arise within the definition, but by challenging common theories of distributive justice, it will be relatively simple to recognize the following: EOP is the most rational form of distributive justice given the intrinsic nature of society, it eliminates a vast number of inherent inequalities, and is the most efficient form of distributive justice if equality of opportunity can be guaranteed. The task then is to adequately define the socialist EOP. This in itself, like the definition of most schemes of distributive justice, is a complex question. However, it may be… middle of paper… In my opinion, the nature of society includes a communal ideal that does not let the less fortunate suffer irrationally. Within the socialist EOP, each individual's decisions remain intact as long as everyone starts out with the same chance of success. While what may result is complexity, socialist EOP promotes a true sense of justice and fairness by fulfilling the true sense of society. Economic efficiency should not matter, as long as the above-mentioned ideals are supported by the state. The consequence will be a fairer and perhaps more efficient society. Compared to other polarized schemes, the socialist EOP truly represents the best chance for success, eliminating a wide range of inequalities based on arbitrary factors, including luck. Only by eliminating all these factors will it be possible to create a society forged on a true sense of justice.