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Terminology: This section explains special features of the language used by the individual authors. _____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Amartya Sen on Terminology - Dictionary of Arguments
Brocker I 880 Terminology/Sen: Amartya Sen is considered the founder of "capability theory", which exerts a strong influence on current social and freedom philosophy by focusing on the "capabilities" of individuals to lead a self-determined life. Brocker I 881 Economy/Sen: is not a lifeless image of dead objects, but a dynamic construct of living subjects. - Opposite: Economy as a traditional economy. Brocker I 890 Capability/Capability Approach/Sen/Nussbaum: together with the philosopher Martha Nussbaum, Sen developed the capability approach. It is about differentiating between skills and functions (functionings). >Capabilities/Sen. Amartya Sen, Ökonomie für den Menschen. Wege zu Gerechtigkeit und Solidarität in der Marktwirtschaft, München 2000. Claus Dierksmeier, „Amartya Sen, Ökonomie für den Menschen (1999)“ in: Manfred Brocker (Hg.) Geschichte des politischen Denkens. Das 20. Jahrhundert. Frankfurt/M. 2018_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
EconSen I Amartya Sen Collective Choice and Social Welfare: Expanded Edition London 2017 Brocker I Manfred Brocker Geschichte des politischen Denkens. Das 20. Jahrhundert Frankfurt/M. 2018 |