Daniel Ben-Ami
About the Radicalism of fools
The Radicalism of fools was set up by Daniel Ben-Ami to help develop a better understanding of anti-Semitism. It stands for:
■ An unequivocal attachment to free speech. Anti-Semitic bigotry should be challenged rather than driven underground
■ Opposition to identity politics as a key driving force behind contemporary anti-Semitism
■ An understanding that Islamism – as opposed to Islam – is a serious threat to Jews today
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Underestimating the depravity
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The essence of anti-Semitism
Central to anti-Semitism is the idea that Jews are the personification of evil
The flawed historicist take on anti-Semitism
A British academic has provided a valuable critique of the view of anti-Semitism propagated by many historians influenced by identity politics
Beyond free speech
Free speech means being allowed to express outrageous views but it does not extend to physical intimidation or destruction