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Ways of Thinking/Ways of Doing
Stanford’s innovative general education breadth system. The Ways are 11 courses in 8 Ways that you must take any time during your undergraduate years.
Your Place in the Universe
Aesthetic and Interpretive Inquiry (AII)
What can the study of books tell us about human experience? Decode the DNA of human creativity through the study of history, philosophy, literature, the arts, and other cultural practices.
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Applied Quantitative Reasoning (AQR)
Many decisions and judgments in life are made on the basis of large amounts of data, which can be imperfect and technically complicated.
Express Yourself
Creative Expression
Give yourself the freedom to think creatively, give expressive shape to your ideas, and communicate those ideas in imaginative ways.
Celebrate Differences
Engaging Diversity
In a globally interconnected world, an awareness and understanding of difference is crucial. By gaining knowledge about diversity, extend your understanding of the social contexts that frame our communication and collaborations.
Right and Wrong Human Conduct
Ethical Reasoning
Should the government be able to track our internet and phone communications? What constitutes right and wrong action?
Solve Problems
Formal Reasoning
Your point? Based on formal rules, use logical and deductive reasoning skills to understand and respond to the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
Scientific Literacy
Scientific Method and Analysis
Deepen your intellectual curiosity about the natural and physical world, and hone your ability to analyze scientific information in SMA courses.
Human Behavior
Social Inquiry
Human beings are social animals. To understand human behavior and to exercise responsible citizenship, you’ll need to be able to think critically about social orderings.
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Aesthetic and Interpretative Inquiry - AII
Applied Quantitative Reasoning - AQR
Creative Expression - CE
Engaging Diversity - ED
Ethical Reasoning - ER
Formal Reasoning - FR
Scientific Method and Analysis - SMA
Social Inquiry - SI
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