Inserting Technology in the Relational Ontology of Sen's Capability Approach

Ilse Oosterlaken

Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, 2011, vol. 12, issue 3, 425-432

Abstract: In the July 2009 issue of this journal, Smith and Seward presented a critical realist ontology of human capabilities. Using insights from philosophy of technology/science and technology studies, it is argued that their ontology can and should be extended; not only individuals and social structures, but also technological artifacts should be recognized as important constituents of human capabilities.

Keywords: Capability approach; Human capabilities; Ontology; Technology; Technical artifacts; Actor network theory; Critical realism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1080/19452829.2011.576661

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