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Social responsibility on the Internet: Addressing the challenge of cyberbullying (2018)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2018). Social responsibility on the Internet: Addressing the challenge of cyberbullying. Aggression and violent behavior, 39, 42-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.01.001

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd This article discusses the phenomena of cyberbullying especially among young people. The discussion, based on an interdisciplinary study in the fields of brain studies, child development, psychology, social policy, victimization a... Read More about Social responsibility on the Internet: Addressing the challenge of cyberbullying.

Euthanasia and palliative sedation in Belgium (2018)
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Cohen-Almagor, R., & Ely, E. W. (2018). Euthanasia and palliative sedation in Belgium. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 8(3), 307-313. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001398

The aim of this article is to use data from Belgium to analyse distinctions between palliative sedation and euthanasia. There is a need to reduce confusion and improve communication related to patient management at the end of life specifically regard... Read More about Euthanasia and palliative sedation in Belgium.

On the philosophical foundations of medical ethics: Aristotle, Kant, JS Mill and Rawls (2017)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2017). On the philosophical foundations of medical ethics: Aristotle, Kant, JS Mill and Rawls. Ethics, Medicine and Public Health, 3(4), 436-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemep.2017.09.009

© 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS This article aims to trace back some of the theoretical foundations of medical ethics that stem from the philosophies of Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill and John Rawls. The four philosophers had in mind rational... Read More about On the philosophical foundations of medical ethics: Aristotle, Kant, JS Mill and Rawls.

The role of internet intermediaries in tackling terrorism online (2017)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2017). The role of internet intermediaries in tackling terrorism online. Fordham Law Review, 86(2), 425-453

Many online gatekeepers do not think they have any responsibility for content. Furthermore, permissive online gatekeepers not only allow speech, they facilitate it. They provide platforms and connect speakers with many other people, sometimes anonymo... Read More about The role of internet intermediaries in tackling terrorism online.

J.S. Mill's boundaries of freedom of expression: a critique (2017)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2017). J.S. Mill's boundaries of freedom of expression: a critique. Philosophy : the journal of the British Institute of Philosophical Studies, 92(4), 565-596. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031819117000213

The essay opens with some background information about the period in which JS Mill wrote. The discussion revolves around the concept of blasphemy which Mill considered to be highly problematic. Tagging unpopular views as “blasphemous” amounted to abu... Read More about J.S. Mill's boundaries of freedom of expression: a critique.

Balancing freedom of expression and social responsibility on the internet (2017)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2017). Balancing freedom of expression and social responsibility on the internet. Philosophia, 45(3), 973-985. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11406-017-9856-6

This paper reflects on the articles submitted for the Symposium Confronting the Internet’s Dark Side. I discuss some of the criticisms of the book’s theory and my treatment of hate speech. The responsibilities of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) an... Read More about Balancing freedom of expression and social responsibility on the internet.

Patient's autonomy, physician's convictions and euthanasia in Belgium (2016)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2016). Patient's autonomy, physician's convictions and euthanasia in Belgium. Jahrbuch für Recht und Ethik / Annual Review of Law and Ethics, 24, 343-356

The aim of this paper is to show the inherent contradiction in the Belgian euthanasia practice. While stressing patient’s autonomy, medical professionals exhibit paternalism in deciding the patient’s fate. First, background information is provided. T... Read More about Patient's autonomy, physician's convictions and euthanasia in Belgium.

Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel (2016)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2018). Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel. British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, 45(2), 290-310. https://doi.org/10.1080/13530194.2016.1258543

© 2016 British Society for Middle Eastern Studies Democracy is supposed to allow individuals the opportunity to follow their conception of the good without coercion. Generally speaking, Israel gives precedence to Judaism over liberalism. This article... Read More about Discrimination against Jewish Women in Halacha (Jewish Law) and in Israel.

Resolvendo o conflito Israelense-Palestino : uma solução bi-estatal (2016)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2016). Resolvendo o conflito Israelense-Palestino : uma solução bi-estatal

O objetivo desse texto é esboçar os parâmetros para a paz entre Israel e Palestina. Baseando nos Parâmetros de Clinton, o Acordo de Genebra, a Iniciativa Árabe e os diálogos entre Olmert e Abbas, argumenta-se a favor da solução de dois Estados e suge... Read More about Resolvendo o conflito Israelense-Palestino : uma solução bi-estatal.

Parameters for a two-state solution (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Parameters for a two-state solution. Palestine-Israel journal, 21(2), 112-119

It is now fashionable to bury the idea of a two-state solution, saying it is no longer practical. However, all who are quick to bury the idea are very slow to propose an alternative, possibly because no alternative exists. What follows is an attempt... Read More about Parameters for a two-state solution.

Hate and racist speech in the United States - a critique (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Hate and racist speech in the United States - a critique. Philosophy and Public Issues, 6(1), 77-123

This article attempts to explain why the United States is exhibiting the most liberal stand on protecting freedom of expression. It is argued that the American credo is comprised of strong belief in liberty and individuality and of strong anti-govern... Read More about Hate and racist speech in the United States - a critique.

Facebook and Holocaust denial (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Facebook and Holocaust denial. Justice magazine, 57(Winter), 10-16

In this article, I take issue with Facebook’s policy that allows Holocaust denial on its web pages because its directors believe that Holocaust denial is not hateful per se. I aim to show that it is hateful and that Facebook and other networking site... Read More about Facebook and Holocaust denial.

First do no harm: euthanasia of patients with dementia in Belgium (2015)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2016). First do no harm: euthanasia of patients with dementia in Belgium. The Journal of medicine and philosophy, 41(1), 74-89. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmp/jhv031

Euthanasia in Belgium is not limited to terminally ill patients. It may be applied to patients with chronic degenerative diseases. Currently, people in Belgium wish to make it possible to euthanize incompetent patients who suffer from dementia. This... Read More about First do no harm: euthanasia of patients with dementia in Belgium.

Israeli democracy and the rights of its Palestinian citizens (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Israeli democracy and the rights of its Palestinian citizens. Ragion pratica, 45(2), 351-368. https://doi.org/10.1415/81523

The litmus test for assessing the democratization of any given society is the status of its minorities. The more minorities are integrated into society and receive equal treatment, respect and concern, the more light that society would shed unto othe... Read More about Israeli democracy and the rights of its Palestinian citizens.

An argument for physician-assisted suicide and against euthanasia (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). An argument for physician-assisted suicide and against euthanasia. Ethics, Medicine and Public Health, 1(4), 431-441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemep.2015.10.011

The article opens with the hypothesis that the default position that should guide healthcare providers when treating patients at the end-of-life is that patients opt for life. In the absence of an explicit request to die, we may assume that patients... Read More about An argument for physician-assisted suicide and against euthanasia.

Why Confronting the Internet’s Dark Side? (2015)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2017). Why Confronting the Internet’s Dark Side?. Philosophia, 45(3), 919-929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11406-015-9658-7

Raphael Cohen-Almagor, the author of Confronting the Internet’s Dark Side, explains his motivation for exploring the dangerous side of the world wide web. This new book is the first comprehensive book on social responsibility on the Internet.

Netcitizenship: addressing cyberevenge and sexbullying (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Netcitizenship: addressing cyberevenge and sexbullying. Journal of applied ethics and philosophy, 7, 14-23. https://doi.org/10.14943/jaep.7.14

This article discusses the phenomena of Cyberevenge, sexbullying, and sextortion, especially among young people. The discussion, based on extensive review of books, research reports, newspapers, journal articles and pertinent websites, analyzes these... Read More about Netcitizenship: addressing cyberevenge and sexbullying.

First do no harm: intentionally shortening lives of patients without their explicit request in Belgium (2015)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). First do no harm: intentionally shortening lives of patients without their explicit request in Belgium. Journal of medical ethics, 41(8), 625-629. https://doi.org/10.1136/medethics-2014-102387

The aim of this article is to provide a critical review of one of the most worrying aspects of the euthanasia policy and practice in Belgium-the deliberate shortening of lives of some patients without their explicit voluntary request. Some suggestion... Read More about First do no harm: intentionally shortening lives of patients without their explicit request in Belgium.

Internet architecture, freedom of expression and social responsibility: Critical realism and proposals for a better future (2015)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Internet architecture, freedom of expression and social responsibility: Critical realism and proposals for a better future. Innovation : the European journal of social sciences, 28(2), 147-166. https://doi.org/10.1080/13511610.2015.1025042

The article opens by explaining the architecture of the Internet. Given its present raison d'être, a free highway allowing maximum freedom, one may argue that the bounds of free expression are broader in scope on the Net compared with the bounds of l... Read More about Internet architecture, freedom of expression and social responsibility: Critical realism and proposals for a better future.