@misc { , title = {How higher education research using the Capability Approach illuminates possibilities for the transformation of individuals and society in South Africa}, abstract = {The capability approach offers a normative framework for thinking how higher education can support human well-being and fulfilment. It was developed with a focus on poverty reduction by the economist Amartya Sen during the 1980s (see, inter alia, 1985 and 1999). Originating in welfare economics, it is underpinned by a commitment to human development and social justice. Following on, Martha Nussbaum collaborated with Sen bringing in a perspective from philosophy (Nussbaum and Sen [1993] and 1997, 2000, 2003, 2010, 2011). Over the last two decades, the approach has been taken up by scholars across the disciplines to research a broad range of topics related to human development and flourishing. This community is served by the Human Development and Capabilities Association (HDCA) which was established in 2004 and by a dedicated journal entitled the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities (JHDC). While empirical work from a capabilities approach perspective is often carried out in poorer countries, including those in Sub-Saharan Africa, comparatively little deals with education per se and even less with higher education which was pioneered by Melanie Walker who directs SARCHI Chair in Higher Education \& Human Development Research Programme at the University of the Free State.}, isbn = {978-1-928331-90-2}, note = {Book is OA (CCBY)}, pages = {112-124}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {African Minds}, url = {https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1403546}, year = {2018}, author = {McLean, Monica} editor = {Ashwin, Paul and Case, Jennifer} }