For Undergraduates.
Philosophy 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. Text-book: Creighton's Introductory
Logic; other books to be announced. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Two Sections: I. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-2. II. Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday, 12-1. Rotunda, N. E. Professor
Lefevre, Adjunct
Professor
Balz.
Philosophy 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, N. E. Professor Lefevre.
Philosophy 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, N. E. Adjunct Professor Balz.
