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Mogelijkheden Scheppen. Een Nieuwe Benadering Van De Menselijke Ontwikkeling (2012)

by Martha C. Nussbaum(Favorite Author)

3.76 of 5 Votes: 4

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review 1: Considering I read this for a module at university, it was actually really interesting. Nussbaum makes some great points and I found myself agreeing with her a lot. It is also written for the general reader so the language is not too technical and it is easy to understand. This is a great book for all those interested in learning a bit more about the human development approach in developmental theories.
review 2: If you know nothing about the capabilities approach or, indeed, development then this is the book for you.It's a straightforward (if sometimes longwinded) argument for the capabilities approach; a defined set of 'capabilities' which we are all (as humans) entitled to and which a government should strive to provide every citizen under their care.I thoug... moreht the best thing about the book was the succinct manner in which Nussbaum debunks other development approaches; she really sums up the limits to GDP; HDI and utilitarianism well. It is one of the most straightforward philosophical works I have read.I did have some issues with it, however, I couldn't embrace her support of animal rights (they were too encompassing for me) and I am disappointed with her lack of suitable policies (her basic premise was governing is complicated, we shouldn't try and make it too simple). All in all though a very good read. less

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