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Holocaust Denial and the Abuse of Education

Cohen-Almagor, Raphael LU orcid (2023)
Abstract
This article is opened by explaining a specific type of hate speech: Holocaust denial. I will establish that Holocaust denial is a form of hate speech. The article is concerned with the expression of this idea by educators. I make some constructive distinctions that will help in crystallizing our treatment of teachers who are Holocaust deniers. Should we allow Holocaust deniers to teach in schools? I will attempt to answer this question through a close look at the Canadian experience in dealing with such educators. In this context, the article probes the leading case of James Keegstra. I will argue that hate mongers cannot assume the role of educators. Educating and preaching hate come one at the expense of the other. You can either... (More)
This article is opened by explaining a specific type of hate speech: Holocaust denial. I will establish that Holocaust denial is a form of hate speech. The article is concerned with the expression of this idea by educators. I make some constructive distinctions that will help in crystallizing our treatment of teachers who are Holocaust deniers. Should we allow Holocaust deniers to teach in schools? I will attempt to answer this question through a close look at the Canadian experience in dealing with such educators. In this context, the article probes the leading case of James Keegstra. I will argue that hate mongers cannot assume the role of educators. Educating and preaching hate come one at the expense of the other. You can either educate or preach hate. You cannot do both. (Less)
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published
subject
keywords
hate speech, Holocaust denial, education, academic freedom, Canada, Auschwitz lie
host publication
Festschrift Joerden
editor
Długosz-Jóźwiak, Joanna
pages
14 pages
publisher
Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt Oder
language
English
LU publication?
yes
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292d40ce-3bff-4ee1-bc83-d37357849ba9
alternative location
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4332669
date added to LUP
2023-03-15 14:24:38
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2025-04-04 14:16:07
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