[Chapter 4. Care, capabilities and disability: what ethics for an inclusive society]

Area of Science:

• Political Philosophy
• Disability Studies
• Social Justice

Background:

• Traditional theories of justice and democracy often overlook the specific needs and perspectives of individuals with disabilities.
• Contractarian frameworks may not adequately address the inclusion of vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze how disability challenges existing theories of justice and democracy.
• To explore the limitations of the capabilities approach in fully integrating disabled individuals.
• To advocate for a revised ethical and political framework for inclusive participation.

Main Methods:

• Critical analysis of social contract theory and democratic principles.
• Examination of the capabilities approach in the context of disability.
• Conceptual development of an inclusive ethical and political framework.

Main Results:

• Confronting justice and democracy theories with disability necessitates rethinking their contractarian underpinnings.
• The capabilities approach, while beneficial, needs deeper radicalization to ensure effective consideration of disabled persons.
• Existing frameworks fall short in establishing conditions for disabled individuals' meaningful participation.

Conclusions:

• A more robust ethical and political framework is essential for the effective participation of disabled persons.
• Theories of justice and democracy must be fundamentally re-evaluated to be truly inclusive.
• Radicalizing the consideration of disability is crucial for advancing social justice.