David Benatar

David Benatar is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town, and currently Visiting Professor at the Centre for Ethics, University of Toronto.

ARTICLES BY: David Benatar

October 22, 2025 11:30 am

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If You Oppose Terrorism in the West But Not in Israel, You Don’t Oppose Terrorism

Soon after the unfortunately named Jihad Al-Shamie’s terror attack on a Manchester synagogue, his father, Faraj Al-Shamie, issued a statement on behalf of the family....

March 6, 2025 12:29 pm

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Women, Children, the Aged, and the Injured First? Male Hostages Shouldn’t Be Forgotten

In negotiating the release of about 250 hostages, both living and dead, Israel has prioritized children, women, the aged, and the ill or injured. The...

February 26, 2025 11:36 am

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How the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Highlighted Hamas’ Depravity

The differences between Hamas and Israel can be seen not only in how they fight, but also in how they cease fighting. More specifically, the terms...