A Tribute to Brian O’Doherty
A Tribute to Brian ODoherty, edited by Brenda Moore-McCann
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A Tribute to Brian ODoherty, edited by Brenda Moore-McCann
There is a difference between Americans adorning their cities with statues of Confederate generals and the decision of the Fellows of Trinity 60 years ago to name their library after George Berkeley
Association’s achievement in severing links that bind Irish local and national identities to notions of racial superiority being undermined
Trinity will “dename” the Berkeley Library, if that’s even a word. They’re also going to review an academic award that carries his name, and reassess portraits of the philosopher, scientist, and bishop. Berkeley’s crime? He’s problematic, did problematic things and had problematic ideas, just like practically everybody else pre-2015. He must be purged.
Opinion: After extensive investigation and consultation, Trinity has decided to de-name its Berkeley Library. But studies of his philosophy are thankfully flourishing