| The Ethics of Homelessness: Philosophical Perspectives: Second, Revised Edition Contributor(s): Abbarno, G. John M. |
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ISBN: 9004420355 ISBN-13: 9789004420359 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $205.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Social Science | Sociology - General - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Series: Value Inquiry Book |
| Physical Information: 516 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new and expanded edition of G. John M. Abbarno's anthology The Ethics of Homelessness underscores what is ignored in plain sight: people without a home or dwelling are also without privacy and dignity. It is argued that they lack moral standing. The chapters uncover the harsh realities of poverty where economic value overrides competing human values. Naomi Zack argues that homelessness is symbolic of society's materialistic values. It has a tendency to resist sufficient charity and perpetuates conditions of injustice. Uma Narayan questions whether the homeless have protection under the U.S. Constitution. Other authors present an enlarged sphere of homeless to include runaway children, refugees, adoptees and the disabled. The book demonstrates the value of applied philosophy. |