THE MORAL HARMS OF HOMELESSNESS.

"The Moral Harms of Homelessness" by Bradley Hillier-Smith delves into the ethical implications of homelessness, noting a 165% increase in the UK since 2010. The article highlights the physical and psychological suffering, increased disease risk, and violence faced by homeless individuals, urging af...

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Publicado en:Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 355 - 394
Autor principal: Hillier-Smith, Bradley
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy Feb2025
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Sumario:"The Moral Harms of Homelessness" by Bradley Hillier-Smith delves into the ethical implications of homelessness, noting a 165% increase in the UK since 2010. The article highlights the physical and psychological suffering, increased disease risk, and violence faced by homeless individuals, urging affluent societies to address this issue urgently. It proposes a status-based account to understand the dehumanization and exclusion experienced by homeless individuals, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their moral worth and treating them with respect to alleviate their suffering and marginalization.