Foyles Bristol, 13 February
CRIME, EVIL, WICKEDNESS AND JUSTICE – BRISTOL, 13 FEBRUARY A microphilosophy@Foyles event at Foyles, Cabot Circus, Bristol, at 18:30. Part[…]
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