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The Ethics of Development: From Economism to Human Development Paperback – January 1, 2005

by Des Gasper (Author)

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A self-contained introduction to the field of ethics and development, this book asks what is good `development`, of societies and for people. It looks at how equating development with economic growth has been challenged?examining who benefits from this growth; and which aspects of life are valued by this growth. It goes on to explore an alternative concept?that of `human development`, meaning achievement with respect to a wider range of values and the advancement of people`s freedom to achieve well-reasoned values. The author provides pertinent case studies on famine, health and drugs supply, colonialism, land alienation and land reform, international debt, structural adjustment and civil war. This book brings together ideas from philosophy, economics and social theory, building in particular on the work of Len Doyal, Ian Gough, Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen. Table of Contents Preface to the South Asian Edition Preface What is the Ethics of Development? The Meaning of `Development?/-/`Efficiency and Effectiveness?: Mainstream Development Evaluation in Theory and Practice/-/`Equity?: Who Bears Costs and Who Reaps Benefits? Violence and Human Security Needs and Basic Needs/-/`Human Development?: Capabilities and Positive Freedom Cultures and the Ethics of Development Epilogue Bibliography Index