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Negotiating capability and diaspora : a philosophical politics /
Negotiating Capability and Diaspora examines Amartya Sen's theory of capability in dialogue with the American philosopher John Rawls. Sen's theory arose to show an oriental dimension of the critique of utilitarianism that valorizes will power and honor diversity. Indian philosopher Aurobin...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Lanham, Maryland :
Lexington Books,
2014.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Negotiating Capability and Diaspora; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Part I: Philosophy; 1. Conglomerate Theory; 2. Beyond John Rawls: from Primary Goods to Capability; 3. Capability via Aurobindo and Appiah; 4. Capability Theorem through Nussbaum: East versus West; Part II: Literature; 5. Sea of Poppies: A Diasporic Construct; 6. Political Sublime Revisited Through The Namesake; 7. The Power of Capability in Morrison's Beloved; 8. Conclusion: A Philosophical Politics; Postscript; Bibliography; Index; About the Author.