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“The Auschwitz praxis was based on a new principle: for one portion of mankind, existence itself is a crime, punishable by humiliation, torture, and death. And the new world produced by this praxis included two kinds of inhabitants, those who were given the "punishment" and those who administered it.”

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Emil Fackenheim
Emil Fackenheim

Emil Fackenheim was a prominent Jewish philosopher, born on June 22, 1916, and died on September 18, 2003. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by Judaism and existentialism, particularly known for his contributions to Zionism and Jewish philosophy. more

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