open society foundations

Our name and work reflect the influence on Soros’s thinking of the philosophy of Karl Popper, which Soros first encountered at the London School of Economics. In his book Open Society and Its Enemies, Popper argues that no philosophy or ideology is the final arbiter of truth, and that..

november 2009

The exhibition alludes to the fact that London's private transport companies were the sponsors and often the creators of suburbia, extending their lines into open country, promoting the glories of the countryside, and then developing it out of existence... ... ..

the edge of democracy film review

The documentary is English and Portuguese with English subtitles and opens June in select theaters - L.A at Laemmle Monica Film Center, N.Y at IFC Center, San Francisco , London at Institute of Contemporary Arts globally on Netflix.  ... ..

covering azerbaijan inside and outside

Francis Veber`s film to be screened in Baku . . 27 September [14:27] Maiden Tower International Art Festival opens in Baku 27 September [12:14] Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts, and Spirituality is just round the corner 26 September [17:28] Azerbaijan's Independence Day to be marked with gala concert 26..

opening electric railway

Illustrated London News November 1890 On November 1890, Prince of Wales opened the world's first electric underground railway at King William Street Terminus London.  The line ran from King William Street to Stockwell and, it opened to the public the following month.. ..

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