The article examines the ethics of loneliness, suggesting it might be an ethical issue worthy of third-party concern. Although loneliness has been acknowledged by various disciplines as a critical issue for decades, it remains underexplored ethically. The author critiques the common assumptions which view loneliness purely as a personal problem or strictly as a public health issue lacking normative support. A clear definition from social scientists characterizes loneliness as a distressing gap between expected and actual social relationships, distinguishing it from social isolation and viewing solitude as potentially beneficial.
The ethics of loneliness have been largely neglected, despite its recognition as a significant issue by social scientists and philosophers alike.â},{
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