Liwanag at Dilim: Mga Kwento ng Pagbabago Capability Approach through the Lens of Education

This paper tackles the non-monetary benefits of education, which as described in the works of Nussbaum, contribute to the expansion of human capabilities. Through key informant interview, the following key findings were drawn: (1) potentials of education to develop and expand the students’ central capabilities, specifically in the aspects of (a) senses, imagination, and thought; (b) emotions; (c) affiliation; (d) practical reason, and the (2) power of education to unleash the students’ drive to succeed in the midst of everyday challenges brought about by social, economic, and cultural challenges. Moreover, the study
findings present the strengths of the state university as well as aspects that need improvement in order to further pursue its role in transforming students’ lives.

Keywords: capability approach, education, non-monetary benefits, state university