Dead-end of Argumentation: The Holocaust Analogy

Abstract

This paper explores the utilisation of Holocaust analogies in media discourse, focusing on their ethical and moral implications. It acknowledges the lasting impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish population while discussing the disregard for ethics in favour of effective arguments. The study analyses Holocaust analogies from Twitter and journalistic publications using a pragma-dialectical approach and Moral Judgement Theory. By examining contextual factors and subject matters, the research evaluates the plausibility and moral standing of these analogies. The findings provide insights into the various contexts in which the Holocaust analogy is employed and its potential links to the rise of anti-Semitism, contributing to a better understanding of its portrayal in public discourse and the media.