Raphael Cohen Almagor, “Hate in the Classroom: Free Expression, Holocaust Denial, and Liberal Education”, American Journal of Education, Vol. 114, No. 2 (February 2008), pp. 215-241.

Abstract:

This article is concerned with a specific type of hate speech: Holocaust denial. It is concerned with the expression of this idea by educators. Should we allow Holocaust deniers to teach in schools? This article attempts to answer this question through a close look at the Canadian experience. First, I will establish that Holocaust denial is a form of hate speech. Next, I will lay down the main premises of the argument and make some constructive distinctions that will guide our treatment of teachers who are Holocaust deniers. Finally, I will probe three cases-James Keegstra, Malcolm Ross, and Paul Fromm-and argue that hatemongers cannot assume the role of educators.Link: http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/524316

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