The Political Philosophy of Refuge [Paperback]

A highly topical volume investigating the political and moral complexities of refugee crises and the right of asylum.In this rigorous but accessible volume, fresh insights are offered into the political and moral complexities of how to assess and deal with the claims of millions of displaced people to find refuge and asylum in safe and prosperous countries.In this rigorous but accessible volume, fresh insights are offered into the political and moral complexities of how to assess and deal with the claims of millions of displaced people to find refuge and asylum in safe and prosperous countries.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 foundatiolC%