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. Peabody Hall, Room 3. 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. Peabody Hall, Room 3. Professor Lefevre.
Philosophy B3: General Psychology.—A general survey of the main
problems, principles and methods of Psychology, either as part of a liberal
education or as preparation for professional study in Education, Medicine,
or Law. Reading of texts, lectures, discussions, and reports. (B.A.
or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1-2. Peabody
Hall, Room 3. Adjunct Professor Balz.
