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“Truth versus Harm”- A Critique of a Fictional Interview

“Truth versus Harm”- A Critique of a Fictional Interview

By: Tariq Shami
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Tareq Shami
May 2, 2019
When Real Life Meets Online Games

When Real Life Meets Online Games

GTA 5 considered one of the most realistic virtual game has been taking over the gaming industry for years as its players are from all…
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Yara Hitti
Apr 29, 2019
Private Rights or Public Information?

Private Rights or Public Information?

During April of 2015, the family of Joseph Goebbels, who was a Nazi propaganda minister of Adolf Hitler’s rule, sued “Random House”…
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Kourken Papazian
Apr 29, 2019

The general counsel of Random House Germany, Rainer Dresen, was sued by the estate of the Goebbels…

The copyright law allows for copyrighted materials to be used as long as it is categorized as fair use (commentary/criticism or parody)…
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Karim Fayad
Apr 26, 2019
Why Does The War Criminal Get Money Forever?: A Case of Copyright Laws

Why Does The War Criminal Get Money Forever?: A Case of Copyright Laws

In 2015, Joseph Goebbels’ estate sued Peter Longerich, a professor of modern German history, over the use of Goebbels’ quotes in his…
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Mai Al Khouri
Apr 26, 2019
Should publications of war criminals be protected by copyright?

Should publications of war criminals be protected by copyright?

The professor of modern German history at the university of London wrote a controversial historical biography of Hitler’s minister of…
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maria issa
Apr 26, 2019
Should publications of war criminals be protected by copyright?

Should publications of war criminals be protected by copyright?

The family of Joseph Goebbels- Adolf Hitler’s minister of propaganda- has sued for royalties from a biography on him by Peter Longerich- a…
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Marwa Ben Khalifa
Apr 25, 2019

Politics of Copyright

In 2014, Joseph Goebbels’ diaries were the basis of a heated legal battle between his family and Peter Longerich, a historian who had…
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Ghida Ladkani
Apr 24, 2019
Goebbels Biography and Copyright Laws.

Goebbels Biography and Copyright Laws.

In April 2015, Joseph Goebbels, the heirs of the notorious propaganda minister sued the Random House publication for breaches of…
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Nour Khafaja
Apr 20, 2019
Violent Video Games: Balancing Between Free Speech and Ethics

Violent Video Games: Balancing Between Free Speech and Ethics

As video games with violent content become common place in the digital age, debate on their benefits and harm to the society continues to…
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Diana Hoteit
Apr 14, 2019
Violent games & free speech principles

Violent games & free speech principles

According to ESA’s report, “Grand Theft Auto V” (GTA 5) is on the top of the 20 best-selling video games, and many other games from the…
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maria issa
Apr 13, 2019
Fortnite

Fortnite

An Ethical Dilemma for the Gaming Industry
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Majed Zein
Apr 13, 2019
Do games like GTA and PUBG create violent people?

Do games like GTA and PUBG create violent people?

In this article, 2 videogames that are highly popular but controversial will be discussed; GTA 5 and PUBG. PUBG was established around 2…
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Taline Bedikian
Apr 13, 2019
Video Games Should Be Free to Allow Players to Explore Various Ethical Landscapes

Video Games Should Be Free to Allow Players to Explore Various Ethical Landscapes

GTA 5 is a video game released by Rockstar in which you can play one of three male characters, Michael, Trevor or Franklin, three…
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Kinda Zoghby
Apr 13, 2019
The Ethics in GTA 5 and other Computer Games

The Ethics in GTA 5 and other Computer Games

GTA V is an action-adventure game that focuses mainly on heists and missions that involve shooting and driving, therefore the presence of…
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Lynn Succar
Apr 13, 2019
Do Video Games Have the Right to Freedom of Speech?

Do Video Games Have the Right to Freedom of Speech?

With all the technological advances, time spent using these developments is increasing. Whether it’s social media or video games, people…
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Pia Maria El Khoury
Apr 13, 2019
Video Games Art

Video Games Art

At its core, GTA 5 is about three individuals who collaborate and commit crimes. These crimes are often violent and the main characters…
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Yara Issa
Apr 13, 2019
Blog Post 3

Blog Post 3

Grand Theft Auto Five, GTA V is the fifth season in the collection of GTA video game, it was released on September 17, 2013. The purpose…
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rachid hneineh
Apr 13, 2019
Violent Games and Free Case:

Violent Games and Free Case:

Analysis Based on Super Columbine Massacre Role-Play-Game
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Rimi Younes
Apr 13, 2019
A Controlled Violent Life.

A Controlled Violent Life.

With the evolution of technology, the society is getting more and more immersed in the world of social media, online networking and gaming…
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Roody Madi
Apr 13, 2019
GTA V: Promotion of violence through glorified deviance to young adults

GTA V: Promotion of violence through glorified deviance to young adults

Grand Theft Auto is heavily criticised as being a game that incites sexual, violent and antisocial behaviours among young adults over…
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Tara Jabra
Apr 7, 2019
Assignment 3

Assignment 3

Grand Theft Auto V is “an action-adventure video game that was developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The…
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Marwa Ben Khalifa
Apr 4, 2019

Video Games Designing and Free Speech

Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA V) is an open world, adventurous video game available on many consoles. GTA V runs about a group of three…
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Emma Nader
Apr 4, 2019
GTA 5 and Its Real-Life Effects

GTA 5 and Its Real-Life Effects

Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA), is an, “action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North,” (Wikipedia). It follows three criminals of…
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Ghida Ladkani
Apr 4, 2019
Should violent games like GTA 5 be protected under free speech principles?

Should violent games like GTA 5 be protected under free speech principles?

The entertainment field of video games is constantly growing, attracting thousands, if not millions of people on a daily basis. A simple…
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Noura Fayad
Apr 4, 2019
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