Review:
Martha Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach
overall review score: 4.5
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Martha Nussbaum's capabilities approach is a theoretical framework in philosophy and economics that focuses on the importance of individual capabilities and functioning.
Key Features
- Focus on individual capabilities
- Emphasis on agency and choice
- Concern for social justice and human flourishing
Pros
- Emphasizes human agency and empowerment
- Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding well-being
- Encourages a more holistic approach to development
Cons
- Critics argue it may be overly idealistic and difficult to implement in practice