The Nussbaum Capability Approach
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Nussbaum Capability Approach, a theoretical framework developed by philosopher Martha Nussbaum to evaluate human well-being and social justice.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the central idea behind the Nussbaum Capability Approach?
- Individuals should have the freedom to choose the life they value.
- The government should provide a minimum level of welfare to all citizens.
- Economic growth is the primary goal of society.
- Social justice is achieved through the redistribution of wealth.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What are capabilities, according to Nussbaum?
- The basic necessities of life, such as food, water, and shelter.
- The abilities and skills that individuals possess.
- The opportunities that individuals have to use their abilities and skills.
- The goods and services that individuals consume.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the relationship between capabilities and functionings?
- Capabilities are the means to achieve functionings.
- Functionings are the means to achieve capabilities.
- Capabilities and functionings are the same thing.
- Capabilities and functionings are unrelated.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of social justice in the Nussbaum Capability Approach?
- Social justice is the primary goal of the Nussbaum Capability Approach.
- Social justice is a necessary condition for achieving individual well-being.
- Social justice is irrelevant to the Nussbaum Capability Approach.
- Social justice is incompatible with the Nussbaum Capability Approach.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What are some of the criticisms of the Nussbaum Capability Approach?
- It is too abstract and theoretical.
- It is too difficult to measure capabilities and functionings.
- It ignores the importance of economic growth.
- All of the above.