For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Philosophy C1: The History of Philosophy: Philosophy B1, or B2,
or B3, or the equivalent, 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, N. E. Professor
Lefevre.
Philosophy C2: Social Psychology: Philosophy B1, or B2, or B3,
or the equivalent, prerequisite.—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, 9-10. Rotunda, S. E. Adjunct Professor
Balz.
