Primarily for Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Deductive and Inductive Logic; Theory of Knowledge.—M.
W. F., 1-2. Rotunda, S. E. During the first and second
terms, the class will be engaged with a study of the science of logic.
The lectures will deal in an introductory manner with the general
character of the thinking process, its laws of development, and the
methods by which thought actually proceeds to solve the problems
presented to it. Special attention will be directed to the analysis of
logical arguments and to the detection of fallacies in reasoning. The
third term will be devoted to a study and critical exposition of different
Theories of Knowledge. Professor Lefevre.
Text-Books.—Creighton's Introductory Logic; other books to be announced.
Course 2B: Ethics.—M. W. F., 11-12. Rotunda, S. E. The aim
of this course is (1) to trace in broad outline the history of actual moral
practices and ideals among mankind in primitive, ancient, and modern
times; and (2) to bring out the distinctive features of moral action and to
secure an insight into the leading principles underlying it. Some of the
more important systems of ethics will be studied for the purpose of gaining
an appreciation of the general development and different types of
theories of morality. The entire course will be directed with a view to
aiding the student in reaching a constructive result. Professor
Lefevre.
Text-Books.—James Seth's Study of Ethical Principles; other books to be
announced.
Course 3B: General Psychology.—Hours to be arranged. Rotunda,
S. E. This course is intended to give a general survey of the main
problems, principles and method of Psychology either as a part of a
liberal education or as preparation for professional study in Education,
Medicine, or Law. The following topics will be treated: Structure and
function of the Nervous System, Sensation, Perception, Attention, Mental
Imagery, Memory, Volition, Reasoning, Association of Ideas, Movement
and Action, Emotions, etc. These topics will be treated from the physiological,
experimental, dynamic, and descriptive points of view. Reading of
texts, lectures, discussions, and Reports. Professor Payne.
Text-Books.—Thorndike's Elements of Psychology; Witmer's Analytical Psychology;
McDougal's Physiological Psychology. Parallel texts to be announced.
