Abstract
Capabilities theory provides a vision of human flourishing that is inspired by Aristotle’s ethics. It makes the central claim that a good human life is one marked by the freedom to cultivate and exercise a set of capabilities that people have reason to value. From this point of view, a just society is one that fosters the conditions that are necessary for the development and exercise of the full range of human capabilities. Businesses can play a role in promoting this vision of justice within their own organizations and in the societies in which they operate. In order to fulfill that role, the ends of business and good management must be expanded to include the goal of expanding human capabilities and the common good.
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Vogt, C.P. (2017). Business, Capabilities Theory, and the Virtue of Justice. In: Sison, A., Beabout, G., Ferrero, I. (eds) Handbook of Virtue Ethics in Business and Management. International Handbooks in Business Ethics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6510-8_69
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