August 1, 2018

Turning a Blind Eye To Academic Dishonesty

Peter Wood

Last week NAS President Peter Wood wrote to University of Houston President Renu Khator asking for a review of a high profile case of plagiarism. 

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July 23, 2018

Is Service-Learning a Disservice to Philosophy?

National Association of Scholars

NAS member Spencer Case writes on the use of service-learning in philosophy.

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July 23, 2018

Why Non-Scientists Need To Study the Philosophy of Science

Edward R. Dougherty

NAS Member Edward R. Dougherty writes on what all students should know about scientific epistemology.

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July 20, 2018

The Misappropriation of Madison and Montpelier

William H. Young

William Young discusses the ideologically revised exhibits at James Madison's homestead.

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July 20, 2018

The Establishment Defends Irreproducibility

David Randall

NAS Director of Research David Randall argues that high reproducibility standards are practical.

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July 19, 2018

A Legacy Gifted

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars honors Professor Samuel Bluefarb, a long-time and stalwart supporter of the NAS.

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July 18, 2018

Turkey's Disappearing Miracle

Chance Layton

Turkey's universities strengthed academic freedom over the last three decades, now it faces extinction. What went wrong?

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July 18, 2018

August 10-11 Conference: "Capitol Ideas: Government Overreach and Higher Education"

National Association of Scholars

Registration is now open for NAS's August 2018 conference, in partnership with Grove City College.

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