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Feb 2024
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Is There Always a Right Choice? Conscien...

THE THOMISTIC INSTITUTE
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<p>This lecture was given on June 21st, 2023, at Stonyhust College. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events Prof. Joshua Hochschild (Mount St. Mary’s University) is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He also served six years as the inaugural Dean of the College of ... Show More
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