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Course 4C: The History of Philosophy: Course 1B, or 2B, or 3B
prerequisite. This course is intended primarily for those who wish to

know something of the history of thought and the influence which
philosophical ideas have exerted in the development of civilization.
The lectures will give a general account of philosophical speculation
from its beginnings among the Greeks to the present time. The endeavor
will be made to present the various philosophical systems in
their relation to the science and general civilization of the ages to
which they belong, and to estimate their social and political significance.
A large part of the year will be devoted to the theories and
problems of modern times. Reading of texts and commentaries, lectures,
discussions, and essays. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11.
Rotunda, S. E. Professor Lefevre.

Course 5C: Social Psychology.—(Open to students who have
taken Courses 1B, or 2B, or 3B, or their equivalents.) In this course,
general psychological principles will be applied to the study of the
social relations of the self, and the influences which determine feeling
and action in the individual as a member of the group, e. g. the
sentiments of religious, political, and social crowds. The attempt is
made to approach social facts from the mental side. The study of social
consciousness, as involved in the genesis and growth of social institutions;
the psychology of education; the psychology of religion;
and the evolution of social consciousness will engage the attention in
this course. Reading of texts, lectures, discussions, and reports.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10-11. Rotunda, S. E. Professor Payne.

Text-Books.—To be announced.

Term Course: Second Term.—A short course in Social Psychology.
The psychology of the crowd, of the criminal jury, of the legislative
assembly, of the mob; the psychology of suggestion, etc.
Hours by appointment. Professor Payne.