The Role of Political Philosophy in the Process of Creating Immigration Policies
No.1(2014)
Abstract
Keywords:
immigration; political philosophy; realistic and idealistic approaches; justice
This article’s aim is to examine the role of political philosophy and the possibilities of how it can help policy- makers to create and evaluate immigration policies more carefully. It should be shown that just policy needs to deal not only with the consequences which affect citizens but also with other impacts on foreigners. Philosophers can at least find ideals which reflect relevant liberal values and analyse if immigration policies and their implantation do not harm important liberal principles. They can also point out the problematic aspects of realistic and idealistic approaches to immigration policy. Then the equality and freedom of citizens and immigrants could be more respected. It is important especially for refugees because their situation can be very difficult when they are able to find a country where they can live.
immigration; political philosophy; realistic and idealistic approaches; justice
