Some argue that removing George Berkeley’s name is an ahistorical imposition of contemporary values on the complexities of the past
In 1924, following several decades of lobbying and disputation, Dublin’s main thoroughfare was finally renamed O’Connell Street.
This week’s announcement that the former Berkeley Library in Trinity College Dublin is to become the Eavan Boland Library is the latest example of this age-old process. The occasionally heated debate over whether 18th century philosopher George Berkeley’s name should be removed from the building was spurred by rising awareness of the history and legacy of colonialism and race-based chattel slavery.
Disclaimer review: Cate Blanchett and Alfonso Cuarón are far too good for this glib, preening disappointment
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