5 Questions
What does the capabilities approach analyze in terms of?
Functioning and capability
According to Sen, what is the correct approach to assessing how well people are doing?
Their ability to live a life that we have reason to value
What makes assessing capability more information-demanding than other accounts of advantage?
It has a much broader view of what constitutes the achievement of well-being
What does the capabilities approach attempt to assess?
The freedom people have to make high-quality choices
What does Sen argue is important in assessing how well people perform in terms of capacity?
Determining which functions are important to the good life
Test your knowledge of the Capabilities Approach theory with this quiz on Chapter 6. Explore the central concepts of "functioning" and "capability" as proposed by Sen, and assess your understanding of how this approach measures the quality of life and well-being.
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