Exam 25: The Case for Limits David Miller

Miller grants that all human beings have a right to a decent life but denies that this justifies a policy of open migration.

When faced with the problem of persisting global injustice, Miller makes the argument that "equalizing opportunity for the few"

When determining refugee admissions criteria, Miller claims states are entitled to consider

Miller disagrees with those who argue that the right to exist one's home country is akin to the right to be married.

Miller argues that states are entitled to discriminate among non-refugee migrants on the basis of their

Miller believes that the basic right to exit an unjust state

According to Miller, since states are allowed to decide how many immigrants to admit, they are morally entitled to discriminate on any grounds they feel are appropriate.

Miller's argument rests largely upon a key distinction between "basic" and "bare" rights.

Miller frames the "distributive justice" argument for an unlimited right to migrate as a question about

Miller argues that the right to freedom of movement, being a basic human right,

When discussing the right of exit as a basis for the right to migrate, Miller assigns it some moral importance, even in the case of decent states.

Which reason, if any, does Miller not provide for the right of states to limit immigration?

From the fact that people have an interest in being able to migrate wherever they like, Miller thinks

Miller rejects the notion that freedom of movement is a basic human right.

What value does Miller assign to cultural and political self-determination? How does it shape his outlook on the ethics of migration and asylum?

When faced with people whose home states neglect their basic rights, more prosperous countries, according to Miller,

Miller believes that, because public cultures always change over time, a nation's desire to preserve the continuity of its culture and language is a morally invalid reason for restricting immigration.

Which of the following does Miller not claim results from immigrants entering societies that receive them?

Miller is concerned about the possible emergence of a permanent class of non-citizen immigrants who lack the equal status decent states owe to all residents.

Miller argues that individuals have a general right to choose their country of residence or citizenship, though it is a limited one.