When P. Boucheron Refuses to Speak of Antisemitism
Patrick Boucheron refused to answer. In this op-ed, a hundred academics call not to silence the resurgence of discrimination suffered by the Jews of France.
Assessment
A prominent French intellectual has declined to address a specific question about antisemitism, prompting a collective response from over a hundred academics. The episode highlights a growing tension within French intellectual circles about confronting rising discrimination against Jews. The signatories' appeal suggests that silence on this issue is becoming a flashpoint for public debate.