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FREEDOM INQUIRY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Free University of Brussels
1, record 1, English, Free%20University%20of%20Brussels
correct, Belgium
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ULB 1, record 1, English, ULB
correct, Belgium
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The original Free University of Brussels was founded in 1834, as a reaction against the catholic domination in higher education. Its name refers to the complete freedom of inquiry which is the founding principle of the university, and to the freedom of domination by either state or religious authorities. 1, record 1, English, - Free%20University%20of%20Brussels
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Université Libre de Bruxelles
1, record 1, French, Universit%C3%A9%20Libre%20de%20Bruxelles
correct, feminine noun, Belgium
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ULB 2, record 1, French, ULB
correct, feminine noun, Belgium
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Establecimientos de enseñanza
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Universidad Libre de Bruselas
1, record 1, Spanish, Universidad%20Libre%20de%20Bruselas
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Humanist Association
1, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCHA 2, record 2, English, BCHA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Humanist Association of British Columbia 3, record 2, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
- Humanist Association of Greater Vancouver 3, record 2, English, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Greater%20Vancouver
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as: Humanist Association of British Columbia. 3, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The BCHA is a non-profit association that is part of an international philosophical movement committed to the following principles; secular ethics, freedom of choice, pluralism, democracy, free inquiry, separation of church and state, concern for others, personal responsibility and freedom from religion. 4, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Titles and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 5, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Humanist Association
1, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BCHA 2, record 2, French, BCHA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Humanist Association of British Columbia 3, record 2, French, Humanist%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct, feminine noun
- Humanist Association of Greater Vancouver 3, record 2, French, Humanist%20Association%20of%20Greater%20Vancouver
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 2, French, - British%20Columbia%20Humanist%20Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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