Nussbaum, cosmopolitanism and contemporary political problems

Anthony Burns

International Journal of Social Economics, 2013, vol. 40, issue 7, 648-662

Abstract: Purpose - The paper aims to be a critical engagement with the ideas of Martha Nussbaum, as expressed in her recent bookCreating Capabilities. Design/methodology/approach - The author's discussion focuses on the relationship which exists between Nussbaum's capabilities approach and cosmopolitan political thought. It follows Nussbaum in making a distinction between “strong” and “weak” cosmopolitanism. Findings - The paper maintains that, despite Nussbaum's claim that she is not a cosmopolitan thinker, it is arguable that she can be associated with a weak form of cosmopolitanism. Originality/value - This is an original piece of work which sheds new light on the relationship which exists between the ideas of Martha Nussbaum and the cosmopolitan tradition.

Keywords: Cosmopolitanism; Global justice; History of political thought; Human capabilities; Political theory; Political philosophy; Well‐being; Justice (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1108/IJSE-2012-0175

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