Asked by Reagan Brasher on Sep 26, 2024

The capabilities approach takes health as its primary focus.

Capabilities Approach

A normative framework proposed by Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen that emphasizes what individuals are able to do and be, in contrast to resources they have.

Primary Focus

The main point of attention, interest, or activity on which efforts are concentrated in a particular context or endeavor.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

  • Understand the importance of the capabilities approach as proposed by Martha Nussbaum.