Assignment task: Human Abilities, Human Limits, Human Flourishing
Note: You should have read Social Justice and Universalism, Martha Nussbaum prior to starting this discussion.
1. Pick 3 of the 10 elements mentioned under "The Shape of the Human Form of Life" (Paragraphs 4 through 14) and comment on their role in shaping our lives.
2. Now look at the list in paragraphs 17 through 26; try to rank these 10 items, and explain your top 3 choices.
3. Imagine a life missing many of the items of the second list. Would this matter?
4. Is there anything you would add to the two lists?
5. Any other thoughts on Nussbaum's perspective?