Contents -- Preface -- 1. A Woman Seeking Justice -- 2. The Central Capabilities -- 3. A Necessary Counter-Theory -- 4. Fundamental Entitlements -- 5. Cultural Diversity -- 6. The Nation and Global Justice -- 7. Philosophical Influences -- 8. Capabilities and Contemporary Issues -- Conclusion -- Postscript -- Appendix A: Heckman on Capabilities -- Appendix B: Sen on Well-Being and Agency -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Index.