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CORCORAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY.

I. Philosophy.

Philosophy C1: History of Philosophy: Prerequisite: and two "B" courses
listed in this school.—The lectures trace the development of philosophical
thought from the early Greeks to the middle of the nineteenth century. The
endeavor is made to present the various philosophical systems in their relation
to the civilization of the age in which they belong, and to estimate their social and
political significance.—Professor Lefevre.

Philosophy C2: The Problems of Philosophy: Prerequisite: any two
"B" courses listed in this school.—The field of philosophy and its relations to
science and religion. The analysis of persistent problems, rather than systems,
with the purpose of giving the student an insight into typical solutions. Professor
Balz.[3]

Philosophy C3: Recent Philosophical Tendencies: Open to students who
have taken or are taking Philosophy C1 or C2.—A critical study of various
philosophers representing recent and contemporary movements.—Professor Balz.

Philosophy C4: Oriental Philosophy: Open to students who have taken or
are taking Philosophy C1 or C2.—The philosophy of India and China.—Associate
Professor Pott.

Only one of the following courses will be given in session 1925-1926.

Philosophy D1: Plato and Aristotle: Admission on approval of the professors
in charge. The philosophy of Plato and Aristotle, with a survey of
the development of thought from Aristotle to Aquinas.—Professors Lefevre,
Balz, and Pott.

Philosophy D2: Empiricism and Rationalism: Admission on approval of
the professors in charge.—The empirical movement as represented by Locke,
Berkeley, and Hume, and the rationalistic movement as represented by Descartes,
Spinoza, and Leibnitz are studied with reference to their distinctive methods.—
Professors Lefevre, Balz, and Pott.

Philosophy D3: Admission on approval of the professors in charge.—A
study of the philosophy of Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel.—Professors
Lefevre, Balz, and Pott.

Further advanced work will be arranged in accordance with the needs of individual
students.

II. Psychology.

Psychology C1: (Education C1): Advanced General Psychology:
Psychology B1 and one "B" course in Philosophy prerequisite.—An intensive
study of fundamental processes and problems, involving a survey of important
modern contributions to psychological literature, with emphasis upon a systematic
formulation of results.—To be given in alternate years with Psychology C2.—
Professor Ferguson.

Psychology C2: (Education C6): Mental Tests and Their Applications:
Psychology B1 and one "B" course in Philosophy prerequisite.—A study of the
more important mental tests and intelligence scales, with practice in their administration
and interpretation.—To be given in alternate years with Psychology
C1.—Professor Ferguson.

Psychology D1: Admission on approval of the professor in charge.—Advanced
work to meet the needs of individual students. Professor Ferguson.