The proposal contained in the human capabilities theory of Amartya Sen, Indian economist and philosopher, is one of the most influencing initiatives in practical philosophy and social sciences. The theory includes the functionings and capabilities of the human being. Therefore, Sen analyzes social problems that affect human wellbeing, such as inequity, poverty, living standards, social injustice and absence of human development; giving a new perspective of these problems. The objective of the capabilities theory is to evaluate the wellbeing and freedom people have to achieve the things they choose and the value of being or doing Keywords: Sen, human capabilities, wellbeing, freedom