The Capability Approach, Technology and Design

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Oosterlaken, Ilse (Editor), Hoven, Jeroen van den (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
• Series: Philosophy of Engineering and Technology, 5
• Subjects: Philosophy.; Ethics.; Engineering design.; Philosophy of Technology.; Engineering Design.

The capability approach of Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen places human capabilities at the centre stage of discussions about justice, equality, development and the quality of life. It rejects too much emphasis on mere preference satisfaction or resource provision and highlights the importance of hu...