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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

The capabilities approach to welfare (with Martha Nussbaum)

Apr 27, 2023
Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, delves into the capabilities approach to welfare, emphasizing individual abilities over traditional metrics like GDP. She debates the moral obligations we owe to animals, questioning whether zoos are ethical and exploring plant injustices. Nussbaum discusses how different species require tailored care, the complexities of human impact on animal welfare, and the urgent need for legislative reforms to protect sentient beings in various industries.
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