ESP Biography



LARA PRIOR-PALMER, Stanford Junior studying history/philosophy!



Major: History/Philosophy

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2017

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Am sadly uninterested in writing a biographical sketch since am insignificant except for a love of bananas. I am extremely excited to meet and learn from You.



Past Classes

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S4673: A Peculiar World in Splash Fall 2015 (Nov. 07 - 08, 2015)
Why does war repeat? What exactly is the definition of peace? And is there an alternative to the cycle? We will look at some of the 20th century's most brilliant thinkers, and have fun discussing them!


S4011: Is War Necessary? in Splash Fall 2014 (Nov. 08 - 09, 2014)
Are we as civilized and free as we like to think? The US is nearly always at war. Why? What role does the media and public opinion play? Are we, in some way, as barbaric as the opposition? Philosophical/political/historical approach with a focus on the Middle East.