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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Meeting Recordings". American Philosophical Association. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. Robert L. Holmes: Partial List of Talks 2000-Present on robert=holmes.com
  3. "Bob Moses, Crusader for Civil Rights and Math Education, Dies at 86". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  4. "Jean-Luc Nancy est mort. Il nous avait parlé de l'optimisme". L'Obs (in French). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-24.