Why read The Ethics of Development?

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A self-contained introduction to the field of ethics and development for students, practitioners and the general reader. The Ethics of Development asks what is good 'development', of societies and for people. It looks at how equating development with economic growth has been challenged, examining whom that growth benefits or harms…

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Robin Attfield and Barry Wilkins

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Barry was impressed by the force of Des Gasper's argument that under the influence of economic theory the development of the poor countries of the global south is often conceived far too narrowly.

Gasper argues instead for the relevance of development ethics in exploring what social provisions are desirable for a fulfilling human life.

Barry was also persuaded by the way in which Gasper draws upon the work of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum (amongst others) to articulate a rich and fruitful concept of human development, which includes not just provision for the meeting of basic human needs but also…

From Robin's list on The best books that show how development economics and development ethics are intertwined.