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August, 2015

Five Stanford professors teach a new, interdisciplinary course on the American west this spring

August 27, 2015

German philosopher Immanuel Kant's "Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science" is the subject of Stanford Professor Michael Friedman's newest book.

Stanford philosopher strengthens Kant's connection to natural science and Newton

August 25, 2015

Stanford historian Paula Findlen has studied Renaissance biographies of medieval women and says these often embellished tales represent a kind of feminism.

Stanford historian says falsified medieval history helped create feminism

August 24, 2015

Ancient Islamic manuscript

Stanford scholar argues for better understanding of the diversity of global Islam

August 20, 2015

The annual Three Books program serves as an introduction to intellectual life at Stanford for incoming students. This year's books were selected by President John Hennessy.

Resilience is the theme of Stanford's summer reading program for incoming students

August 20, 2015

Stanford conservators work to preserve Rodin Sculpture Garden

August 13, 2015

Stanford launches joint major in art practice and computer science

August 13, 2015

Stanford's Branner Earth Sciences Library marks its centennial

August 11, 2015

Musical performance on stage

Stanford alumni take their musicals to the Big Apple

August 11, 2015

Stanford historian Robert Conquest, expert on Soviet Union, dies at 98

August 6, 2015

Senkaku Islands

Stanford scholar illuminates history of disputed China Sea islands

August 5, 2015

Stanford philosopher of education addresses what schools should teach about morality and democracy

August 5, 2015

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Stanford anthropologist delves into Neolithic life in Turkey

August 3, 2015

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy thrives for 20 years

August 3, 2015

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