Sen's Capability Approach

In J. Feiser & B. Dowden (eds.), Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2012)
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This article focuses on the philosophical aspects of the Capability Approach and its foundations in the work of Amartya Sen. It discusses the development and structure of Sen’s account, how it relates to other ethical approaches, and its main contributions and criticisms. It also outlines various capability theories developed within the Capability Approach, with particular attention to that of Martha Nussbaum.

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