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From John Locke to America's founding & destiny at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BANES, BA1 2HN

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Season (3 Nov 2026)
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Tuesday19:30 - 21:00

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How did the roots of American independence have its roots in the writings of English philosopher John Locke?

When America announced its independence from Britain it did so extensively with words chosen from a book by the English philosopher John Locke.

Part of BRLSI's Democracy Under Threat series

Presented by Professor John Dunn, University of Cambridge

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