“Homelessness and the Issue of Freedom” by Waldron’s
- How does Waldron define collective and common property?
- What is the libertarian proposal and why does Waldron think it is wrong?
- What does Waldron mean when he writes, “The homeless have freedom only to the
- extent that our society is communist.”
- What is negative freedom?
- In his work on hate speech, Waldron emphasizes dignity. How does that concept apply in this essay?
- What are the practical or legal implications of this argument? Does it help you reach a judgement about whether you support the City of Toronto’s decision to clear homeless encampments?