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More on Asperger's Career: A Reply to Czech
Dean Falk1,2
1Department of Anthropology, Florida State University, 2035 E. Paul Dirac Drive, Suite 206, Tallahassee, FL, 32310-3700, USA. dfalk@fsu.edu.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|June 12, 2019
Summary
This paper refutes criticisms regarding mistranslations and factual errors, reaffirming historical accounts of the Nazi euthanasia program. It emphasizes the importance of discussing these details amid rising authoritarianism.
Area of Science:
- History of Medicine
- Social Sciences
Background:
- A previous paper faced accusations of mistranslations, misrepresentations, and factual errors.
- Criticism was also leveled regarding the relevance and novelty of the evidence presented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To refute specific claims made by "Czech" regarding a research paper.
- To reaffirm and support the statements made by "Asperger" concerning Franz Hamburger's actions.
- To contextualize the importance of discussing the Nazi euthanasia program in contemporary society.
Main Methods:
- Point-by-point refutation of "Czech's" criticisms.
- Presentation of personal communication from Dr. Maria Asperger Felder, daughter of "Asperger".
- Analysis of the historical context of the Nazi euthanasia program.
Main Results:
- All claims of mistranslations, misrepresentations, and factual errors in the paper are refuted.
- The assertion that the paper lacks relevant or new evidence is refuted.
- Asperger's account of being saved by Franz Hamburger is reaffirmed with supporting evidence.
Conclusions:
- The criticisms and call for retraction are deemed unconstructive.
- The paper's findings and the discussion of the Nazi euthanasia program remain valid and essential.
- The historical details of the Nazi euthanasia program are crucial for understanding contemporary issues related to authoritarianism and xenophobia.
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