Development as Freedom

Authors: Amartya Sen

Key Ideas

1. Development is not solely about economic growth, but also about expanding people's freedoms and capabilities. Sen argues that freedom is both a means and an end of development.

2. Sen emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual agency and empowerment. Development should enable individuals to have the freedom to make choices and pursue their own goals.

3. The freedom to live a long and healthy life is a crucial aspect of development. Sen advocates for investing in healthcare and addressing health disparities.

4. Education plays a pivotal role in development as it enables people to....
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Quiz

1. What is the main argument of Amartya Sen's book 'Development as Freedom'?

Development is solely about economic growth.

Development is about expanding people's freedoms and capabilities.

Development should focus on technological advancements.

Development should prioritize material progress.

2. What does Sen emphasize about individual agency in development?

Individual agency is not important in development.

Individual agency is a means but not an end of development.

Individual agency is both a means and an end of development.

Individual agency is not relevant for development.

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