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Nussbaum, cosmopolitanism and contemporary political problems

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Purpose - The paper aims to be a critical engagement with the ideas of Martha Nussbaum, as expressed in her recent bookCreating Capabilities. Design/methodology/approach - The author's discussion focuses on the relationship which exists between Nussbaum's capabilities approach and cosmopolitan political thought. It follows Nussbaum in making a distinction between “strong” and “weak” cosmopolitanism. Findings - The paper maintains that, despite Nussbaum's claim that she is not a cosmopolitan thinker, it is arguable that she can be associated with a weak form of cosmopolitanism. Originality/value - This is an original piece of work which sheds new light on the relationship which exists between the ideas of Martha Nussbaum and the cosmopolitan tradition.

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  • Anthony Burns, 2013. "Nussbaum, cosmopolitanism and contemporary political problems," International Journal of Social Economics, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(7), pages 648-662, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijsepp:v:40:y:2013:i:7:p:648-662
    DOI: 10.1108/IJSE-2012-0175
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