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MOVING TO FRONT FROM FEBRUARY 21–UPDATED
The philosopher is Daniel Weinstock (McGill), whose views were misrepresented by a malevolent columnist. Since it's Canada, a jurisdiction less protective of defamers than the U.S., I hope he sues them! The fabrications have now cost him an official position.
(Thanks to Mike O'Brien for the pointer.)
UPDATE: Quebec Education Minister apologizes to Professor Weinstock.
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