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Matthew Sharp
Associate Professor in Philosophy at Australian Catholic University, specializing in the Holocaust and far-right ideologies. Author of the essay "Beyond the Trees, Last Summer in Auschwitz."
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Jan 23, 2025
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Auschwitz: experiencing what can't be experienced
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Matthew Sharp, an Associate Professor in Philosophy at Australian Catholic University, delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding representations of Auschwitz in literature and film. He shares a poignant personal account of visiting the site, revealing the complexities of human emotion amid atrocity. Sharp emphasizes the chilling relevance of Auschwitz's lessons today, examining the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia and the normalization of extremist ideologies. His insights challenge us to confront our own complicity in moral issues influenced by technology and social media.
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