CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2007
| Author | Reich, Orsolya |
|---|---|
| Title | The Liberal States and the Others |
| Summary | This paper investigates what obligations liberal states have with respect to those aliens who apply for settlement and with respect to those who are already settled. It argues that the equal moral standing of every person requires affluent liberal democratic states to admit an extensive number of immigrants, but rejects the idea that they should admit all applicants regardless of any economic or cultural consequences. Additionally, it argues that within the liberal doctrine nor the 'value of self-respect,' neither the 'value of autonomy' can be used to justify minority rights. However, both societal peace and fairness may require liberal states to reconsider some of their formerly held legal prohibitions that clash with minority cultural norms or practices, and may require liberal states to grant weak (polyethnic) rights to minorities. |
| Supervisor | Kis, Janos |
| Department | Political Science MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2007/reich_orsolya.pdf |
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