A LIBRARY BY ANY OTHER NAME?

By Clare Marie Moriarty Revelations about philosopher George Berkeley’s historical activities have raised questions about the wisdom of having a Trinity College library named after him. The revelations are not new; Berkeley’s participation in slavery in America has been known for some time. He not only bought slaves but also hints that he helped secure ... Read more

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