David Benatar

David Benatar is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town. His most recent book is 'Very Practical Ethics' (Oxford, 2024).

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Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism

If you insist that the Jewish state is the only one that should not be allowed to defend itself against terrorist attacks, you are probably an antisemite.

David Benatar

30 Jul 2024 · 9 min read

From the River to the Sea: The Significance of a Slogan

Not all of those who advocate for a single state “from the river to the sea” have genocidal intent, but their recommendation, if acted upon, is very likely to result in either the genocide or ethnic cleansing of Jews.

David Benatar

25 Nov 2023 · 6 min read

It’s Not the Occupation

It is rarely the case that all of the blame for a conflict belongs on one side. But that does not mean blame should be equally divided.

David Benatar

21 Oct 2023 · 7 min read

Going South: Life at the World’s Most Progressive University

Activists have discovered that the best form of defence is attack.

David Benatar

4 Feb 2022 · 8 min read