Tolerating Intolerance
Over the years, numerous tragic events serve as a reminder of the extraordinary power
of extremism, both on a religious and secular level. As extremism confronts society on a
daily basis, it is essential to analyze, comprehend, and define it. It is also essential
to define extremism narrowly in order to avoid the danger of recklessly castigating for
mere thoughts alone. Tolerating Intolerance provides readers with a
focused definition of extremism, and articulates the tensions faced in casting an
arbitrary, capricious net in an effort to protect society, while offering mechanisms to
resolve its seemingly intractable conundrum. Professor Guiora examines extremism in six
different countries: Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the
United States through interviews with a wide range of individuals including academics,
policy makers, faith leaders, public commentators, national security and law enforcement
officials. This enables both an in-depth discussion of extremism in each country, and
facilitates a comparative analysis regarding both religious and secular extremism.
Preface
Introduction
1. Defining extremism
2. The dangers extremism poses to society
3. Multiculturalism
4. Secular extremism and religious extremism: the differences, causes, and role of
religion in fomenting extremism
5. The power of the internet and social media in facilitating extremist movements and
ideas
6. Contemporary social tensions
7. The power of 'hate speech' and what limits should be imposed on free speech in the
context of extremism
8. Looking forward
Index
240 pages, Hardcover