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Celebrating Enlightenment values in 2026: the example of Voltaire and slavery - Thursday, March 26 at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

Celebrating Enlightenment values in 2026: the example of Voltaire and slavery

Thursday, March 26·Old City·American Philosophical Society·104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Celebrating Enlightenment values in 2026: the example of Voltaire and slavery

Celebrating Enlightenment values in 2026: the example of Voltaire and slavery - Thursday, March 26 at American Philosophical Society in Old City, Philadelphia

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Posted to Old City on January 29, 2026

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Public Lecture. Featuring: Nicholas Cronk

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