The Creative Revolution
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
    • Anarchosyndicalism and the Importance of Decentralization and Worker Control
    • The Capability Approach and the Importance of Capabilities and Opportunities
    • Process Philosophy and the Importance of Creativity and Novelty
    • Ontology and the Importance of Individual Autonomy and Collective Action
    • The Development of Creative Utilitarianism as a Distinct Philosophy
    • References
  • The Implications of Creative Utilitarianism for Economics
    • The Limitations of Traditional Economic Theories and Practices
    • The Features and Applications of Creative Utilitarianism in Economics
    • The Challenges and Criticisms of Creative Utilitarianism in Economics
    • The Role of Sustainable Innovation and Oppression Reduction in Creative Utilitarianism
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Create a Unique Creator Economy
    • References
  • The Impact of Creative Utilitarianism on Political Structures and Government
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Promote Decentralization and Democratic Governance
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Promote Sustainable Development and Environmental Justi
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Promote Social Justice and Equality
    • References
  • The Impact of Creative Utilitarianism on Religion
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Challenge Traditional Religious Dogmas and Hierarchies
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Promote Spiritual Well-being
    • The Potential for Creative Utilitarianism to Promote Social Justice and Equality in Religion
    • Creative Utilitarianism & Christianity
    • Creative Utilitarianism & Islam
    • Creative Utilitarianism & Hinduism
    • References
  • Conclusion
    • Recap of Key Points
    • The Future of Creative Utilitarianism
  • Glossary
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  1. Introduction

The Capability Approach and the Importance of Capabilities and Opportunities

Another key influence on Creative Utilitarianism is the Capability Approach, developed by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum. The Capability Approach focuses on the capabilities and opportunities that individuals have to lead flourishing lives (Sen, 1999; Nussbaum, 2011).

According to the Capability Approach, well-being is not just about the possession of material goods and resources, but also about the ability to lead a fulfilling life. This means that individuals need to have access to a range of capabilities and opportunities, such as education, health care, and political participation, in order to live flourishing lives.

The Capability Approach therefore emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals and communities to have greater control over their own lives. It argues that individuals should not be judged solely on the basis of their income or wealth, but on the basis of their capabilities and opportunities.

This emphasis on capabilities and opportunities is an important aspect of Creative Utilitarianism, which also focuses on the ability of individuals to create and control the conditions of their own lives. Creative Utilitarianism recognizes that individuals need to have access to a range of capabilities and opportunities in order to lead flourishing lives, and seeks to promote these capabilities and opportunities through collective action and collaboration.

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