The Open Borders Claim in a Nonideal World

Hoesch Matthias, Kleinschmidt Nicolas

Research article (book contribution) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

Although many writers in political philosophy argue for open borders, the question of what this entails for nonideal worlds has not yet been adequately addressed. Two diverging positions can be discerned in the literature. On the one hand, writers such as Joseph Carens emphasize that borders should only be open under ideal circumstances, and that the Open Borders Claim does not at the present moment justify pursuing a political program. On the other hand, writers such as Andreas Cassee and Kieran Oberman argue that states should open their borders immediately to a great extent. This paper argues against both positions, and sets out an intermediate approach.

Details about the publication

PublisherHoesch Matthias, Mooren Nadine
Book titleJoseph Carens: Between Aliens and Citizens
Page range181-198
Publishing companySpringer VDI Verlag
Place of publicationCham
StatusPublished
Release year2020
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
Link to the full texthttps://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:6-43019453916
Keywordsethics of migration; global freedom of movement; Joseph Carens; nonideal theory

Authors from the University of Münster

Hoesch, Matthias
Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics"