…freedom. Do people have opportunities to function well as human beings and live flourishing human lives? The CA does not give a blueprint on how to act to transform the world so that all may live flourishing human lives, let alone to give a blueprint of what it means to flourish as a human being – although some interpretation of CA, such as Martha Nussbaum’s capabilities approach, develop a more specific idea of human flourishing and the instituti…

…this instance is much worse and it restricts choice and the opportunity to live a ‘good life’ or ‘good enough life.’ Smith’s linen shirt image – linked to the appearing in public without shame, holds true in the 21st century. The idea of ‘ubuntu’ in South Africa and elsewhere is strong – reciprocating and being hospitable matters. Individuals may have to withdraw from public life so as not to be shamed (without clean clothes or sanitation for visi…