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CORCORAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY

I. Philosophy

Philosophy B1: Logic.— First term: Deductive Logic. Second term:
Inductive Logic. Special attention is directed to the analysis of logical arguments
and to the detection of fallacies in reasoning. Third term: A critical
exposition of different theories of knowledge. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours).
Professors Lefevre and Pott, Mr. Dent.

Philosophy B2: Ethics.—The course deals with the general development
and the different types of theories of morality, and is intended to aid
the student in reaching a constructive result. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Lefevre.

Philosophy B3: History of Morals: Not open to first-year students.—A
descriptive and genetic study of moral ideas and practices at different
stages of society and in different civilizations, with a view to showing the
progressive character of morality. The course will terminate with a discussion
of certain present-day problems. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Balz.

Philosophy B4: Philosophy of Government: Not open to first-year students.—The
chief aim of the course is a study of the leading philosophical
conceptions of government in Western civilization. The course will also
include the examination of the chief political ideas of Oriental civilization,
with the purpose of placing Western conceptions in wider perspective.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Associate Professor Pott.

Philosophy B5: (Education B1): History and Philosophy of Education.—
A study of the chief educational ideals of mankind in relation to their social
and historical conditions, and as the expression of corresponding philosophies
of life. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Associate Professor Pott.

Philosophy C1: History of Philosophy: Prerequisite: any 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: Empiricism and Rationalism: Prerequisite: Philosophy C1.
—The development of modern philosophy from Descartes and Locke to Kant.
Professor Balz.

Philosophy C3: Recent Philosophical Tendencies: Prerequisite: Philosophy
C1.—A critical study of selected systems. Professor Balz.

Philosophy C4: Oriental Philosophy: Prerequisite: Philosophy C1.—The
philosophy of India and China. Associate Professor Pott.

One or more of the following courses will be given each session, according
to needs of graduate students and at the discretion of the professors
concerned. This work will be under the joint direction of the professors
of philosophy. Admission to the classes on approval of the professors in
charge. Hours by appointment.

• Philosophy D1: Philosophical Thought from Plato to Augustine.

• Philosophy D2: Kant and the Post-Kantian development through Hegel.

• Philosophy D3: The Philosophy of Religion.

• Philosophy D4: Contemporary Philosophical Discussion.

Note: Every student who desires to become a candidate for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy in the Corcoran School of Philosophy must pass
a satisfactory examination on the History of Philosophy. This is a prescribed
condition of qualification for candidacy. The examination may be
oral, written, or both, in the discretion of the professors concerned.

II. Psychology

Psychology B1: General Psychology.—A survey of the principles of psychology,
either as part of a liberal education or as preparation for professional
study. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Professor Ferguson
and Mr. Scott.

Psychology B2: (Education B2): Educational Psychology.— (See school
of Education.

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.