POLI-1007EL Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Capability Approach, Intp, Martha Nussbaum
4 Jul 2020
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It does not matter that we bear no responsibility for the misfortune of others but it does matter that all governments respect human dinity (positive duty) Reosurces dividend and these resources could be used to eradicate severe poverty. Conclusion: we should assis because we are responsible for their need. Western liberalism is that we humans can indefinitely increase our capacity to care for others. But misunderstanding about the true wellsprings of ethical care namely the emotions. Supposed that the interests of members of my society are no more important than the similar interests of members of other societies. Singer: we should do everything within our power to help strangers meet their basic needs even if it severely compromises ur kins happiness. Rifkin: we can feel care and empathy for the whole human species if we just try hard enough. Blood based tribalism and then religion based tribalism and then nation-state tribalism.
