The Ethics of Homelessness

Download or read book The Ethics of Homelessness written by G. John M. Abbarno and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 1999 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book extends the study of homelessness beyond the need of shelter. Philosophical exploration exposes the fragility of human fulfillment in contemporary society. The authors weave the moral fabric of what it means to be human. They show how economic and political values compromise the dignity of homeless persons. They argue for recognition of rights for the homeless, who otherwise would be voiceless and without membership in the moral community. This pioneering contribution instills our moral sensitivity to the homeless condition and justifies our moral responsibility to change that condition.