PPOL-331 Philosophy of Immigration
A philosophical approach to the topic of immigration. Drawing on relevant works in ethics as well as in social and political philosophy, we will explore the following questions: Why should the contingent matter of one’s birth not only limit but predominantly determine one’s freedom of movement as well as one’s choice of life possibilities? How do the human rights of migrants interact with the presumptive rights of states to control immigration into their territories? What particular rights do refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants respectively enjoy? How do immigration restrictions impact and respond to social identities, and in what way might they constitute oppression of certain social groups?
16
Credits
1
Cross Listed Courses
PHIL-331
Notes
Working with a partner in the Utica region that the instructor (with support from the College) will provide, course participants will be expected to engage in community-based service activities aimed at immigrant and refugee populations.