...This chapter presents an alternative theoretical framework for grounding ecological justice: the capabilities approach. Rather than focusing on the distribution of some material goods themselves, the focus of the capabilities approach lies on the functionings — that is, doings and beings...

... rights and dignity before discussing the notion of ‘Othering’, Martha Fineman's concept of the vulnerable subject, the Capabilities Approach (CA), and Marian Barnes' ethic of care. Brown vs Plata dignity Fineman M Levinas E Nussbaum M ‘Othering’ Sayer A Sen A autonomy Cox J human rights Mair T...

...This chapter presents an argument which states that the capabilities approach, which was advanced by Amartya Sen, offers a fruitful practical and political way in making the human right to education a reality. It includes a discussion of an inclusive notion of inclusion, and discusses the UK's wish...

...This chapter outlines the Capabilities Approach, developed by Amartya Sen in the 1980s as a more empowering, less paternalistic approach to welfare economics. It argues that, applied to mental distress, the Capabilities Approach offers a conceptual framework which service users, survivors...