The Political Philosophy of Refuge

A highly topical volume investigating the political and moral complexities of refugee crises and the right of asylum.

David Miller (Edited by), Christine Straehle (Edited by)

9781108459051, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 11 November 2021

276 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.4 kg

'The Political Philosophy of Refuge brings together the top scholars in the field for timely commentaires on the key debates surrounding refugees. The volume's scope and accessible writing style make it an ideal introductory text, while the innovative arguments are sure to advance refugee research in interesting ways.' Markus Schulzke, University of York

How to assess and deal with the claims of millions of displaced people to find refuge and asylum in safe and prosperous countries is one of the most pressing issues of modern political philosophy. In this timely volume, fresh insights are offered into the political and moral implications of refugee crises and the treatment of asylum seekers. The contributions illustrate the widening of the debate over what is owed to refugees, and why it is assumed that national state actors and the international community owe special consideration and protection. Among the specific issues discussed are refugees' rights and duties, refugee selection, whether repatriation can be encouraged or required, and the ethics of sanctuary policies.

Introduction David Miller and Christine Straehle
1. Differentiating refugees: asylum, sanctuary and refuge David Owen
2. The state's right to exclude asylum-seekers and (some) refugees Richard Ekins
3. Asylum, speech, and tragedy Michael Blake
4. Border rescue Kieran Oberman
5. Selecting refugees David Miller
6. Refugees and the right to remain Adam Omar Hosein
7. The duties of refugees Matthew J. Gibney
8. Is return the preferred solution to refugee crises? Exploring the moral value of the right of return Megan Bradley
9. Refugees and the right to return Christine Straehle
10. Refugees, rescue and choice Luara Ferracioli
11. Philosophical foundations for complementary protection Matthew Lister
12. The ethics of sanctuary policies in liberal democratic states Patti Lenard.

Subject Areas: International relations [JPS], Social & political philosophy [HPS], Philosophy [HP], Humanities [H]