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LEGACY

11 books, 3 songs enjoyed by Humanities Scholar Martha Nussbaum

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Capability Approach Martha Nussbaum

Humanities ScholarUS1947 —

American philosopher. Profoundly influenced modern ethics and political philosophy with her philosophy of emotions and the capability approach.

“Being good is about the capability to trust in the uncertain.”

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Quote

“Being good is about the capability to trust in the uncertain.”

Greeting

“To be a good human being is to be open to the world.”
“Emotions are the foundation of justice — anger at injustice, compassion for others' pain.”
“We are more like plants than jewels — fragile, but the beauty is inseparable from the fragility.”

Deploy

“I will approach this problem with both emotion and reason.”
“Beginning from the capabilities perspective.”
“I will move forward while holding uncertainty.”

Victory

“Capability has been demonstrated.”
“Emotion functioned correctly.”
“The judgment was right.”

Draw

“An inconclusive ending is also an ethical situation.”
“I'll reconsider.”
“An unresolved result is a new starting point.”

Defeat

“My analysis was not sufficient.”
“I misread the emotion.”
“That was the limit of my capability.”

Strike

“I will open the way!”
“Breaking through!”
“Moving forward!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

High intellect and benevolence combined with progressive disposition formed the structure of practical ethics with enhancing capabilities of the vulnerable as academic goal. High diligence and reflection enable integrative writing across disciplinary boundaries, while optimistic normative disposition leads beyond critique to constructive alternative proposals.

Core Abilities

Command
58
Martial
8
Intellect
92
Charm
75

Inner Virtues

Temperance
68
Diligence
90
Reflection
85
Courage
72

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
62
Benevolence
88
Fairness
82
Humility
68

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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