 | University of Virginia record February, 1912 |  |
For Undergraduates.
Course B1: Deductive and Inductive Logic; Theory of Knowledge.—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. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, 1-2. Rotunda, S. E. Professor Lefevre.
Text-Books.—Creighton's Introductory Logic; other books to be announced.
Course B2: Ethics.—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. (B. A.
or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
11-12. Rotunda, S. E. Professor Lefevre.
Text-Books.—To be announced.
Course B3: General Psychology.—This course is intended to
give a general survey of the main problems, principles and methods
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. (B. A. or B.
S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1-2. Rotunda,
S. E. Mr. Balz.
Text-Books.—To be announced.
| University of Virginia record February, 1912 | |