Defending Nussbaum's "Other Species" Capability: Why Having Meaningful Relationships with Nature is Necessary for Living a Dignified Human Life
by Walker, Larissa, M.A., LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, 2011, 49 pages; 1501093

Abstract:

This paper will explore the environment's relational value through Martha Nussbaum's view of what a good human life involves in socially-just liberal democratic societies—specifically her "Capabilities Approach." In this approach, Nussbaum advances a list of ten central human capabilities that she argues are essential to the well-being of humans. One of these capabilities, identified as "the Other Species Capability" requires that people be able to have relationships to plants, animals and the world of nature. Nussbaum acknowledges that this capability's status on her list of central human capabilities is controversial, partly because this capability is not part of an overlapping consensus among people with different conceptions of what a good life involves. In light of this problem, my paper will address why it should be included on a list of central human capabilities that people have a right to demand from their governments.
 
AdviserBreena Holland
SchoolLEHIGH UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 50-02, p. , Nov 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEnvironmental philosophy; Environmental studies; Political Science
Publication Number1501093
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