dc.contributor.author | Zheng, Yingqin | |
dc.contributor.author | Stahl, Bernd Carsten, 1968- | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-05-10T08:19:03Z | |
dc.date.available | 2011-05-10T08:19:03Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Zheng, Y. and Stahl, B.C. (2011) Technology, capabilities and critical perspectives: what can critical theory contribute to Sen’s capability approach? Ethics and Information Technology, 13 (2), pp.69-80. | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 1388-1957 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2086/4945 | |
dc.description.abstract | This paper explores what insights can be drawn
from critical theory to enrich and strengthen Sen’s capability
approach in relation to technology and human
development. The two theories share some important
commonalities: both are concerned with the pursuit of ‘‘a
good life’’; both are normative theories rooted in ethics and
meant to make a difference, and both are interested in
democracy. The paper provides a brief overview of both
schools of thought and their applications to technology and
human development. Three areas are identified where
critical theory can make a contribution to the capability
approach: conceptually, by providing a critical account of
individual agency and enriching the concept of technology
beyond the simplistic notion of commodities; methodologically,
by sensitising towards reification and hegemony
of scientific tools, and, finally, by emphasising reflexivity
of researchers. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | Springer | en |
dc.subject | Sen’s capability approach | en |
dc.subject | critical theory | en |
dc.subject | capabilities technology | en |
dc.title | Technology, capabilities and critical perspectives: what can critical theory contribute to Sen’s capability approach? | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10676-011-9264-8 | |
dc.researchgroup | Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility | en |
dc.peerreviewed | Yes | en |
dc.ref2014.selected | 1367395509_0310680083410_11_4 | |
dc.researchinstitute | Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR) | en |