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Capabilities Theory - Coggle Diagram
Capabilities Theory
Martha Ussbaum's capabilities
Life
Bodily Health
Bodily Integrity
Senses, Imagination and Thought
Emotions
Practical Reason
Affiliation
Other Species
Play
What are capabilities?
The real opportunities people have to do and be what they value in life
About freedom to achieve a good life
Not just resources (money, goods)
Goals of the project
Guarantee human dignity.
Provide minimum conditions for a just society.
Guide governments and institutions in policy-making
Origin
Amartya Sen (1980s)
Introduced the idea of "capabilities" as real freedoms people have
Martha Nussbaum (1990s-2000s)
Expanded and created a list of central human capabilities
Who should be responsible?
Goverments
create laws, social programs
Communities & Civil Society
promote respect