Philosophy
The Capabilities Approach in Political Theory and Social Justice
Quick fact
The capabilities approach, pioneered by economist Amartya Sen and philosopher Martha Nussbaum, argues that justice should be measured by the real freedoms people have to achieve valuable 'beings and doings'—like being healthy, educated, or participating in community life—rather than by income, resources, or happiness.
Why this is interesting
Why does a wealthy person with no access to education or healthcare still experience injustice, even if they have money? The answer lies not in what they have, but in what they can actually do with it.