CORCORAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY
First-year students, entering the College from high or preparatory schools,
are not admitted to the courses in Philosophy and Psychology.
I. Philosophy
Philosophy B1: History of Philosophy: The history of philosophy from
the Greek philosophers to the end of the nineteenth century. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Balz, Dr. Hammond and Mr. Weedon.
Philosophy B11: Logic: Logic as a deductive science, including a study
of recent developments in the logic of classes, relations, and systems, and logic
as scientific method. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Assistant Professor Davenport.
Philosophy B12: Philosophy and the Problems of Science: A critical
survey of the domain of scientific enquiry where such enquiry is not restricted
to the physical sciences. In the light of this extended analysis, an attempt will
be made to evaluate certain crucial problems in contemporary thought. (B.A.
or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Mr. Weedon.
Philosophy B21: Metaphysics: A study of the elements of the speculative
science of metaphysics with special consideration of the bases and scopes
of the rational and empirical sciences and of the doctrinal positions of Aristotle,
Thomas Aquinas, Spinoza, and Bradley. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy B31: Ethics: The historical development of the chief types of
ethical theory. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Dr. Hammond.
Philosophy B32: History of Morals: A descriptive and historical study
of moral ideas and practices. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Balz and Mr. Weedon.
A certain number of the following courses will be given each session, in
accordance with the needs of individual students.
Prerequisite for all C courses in Philosophy: two B courses in Philosophy.
Philosophy C21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 are open to undergraduates. Undergraduates
will be admitted to Philosophy C11, 12, 13, 32, 33, 34 only after consultation
with the instructor in charge.
Students proposing to enter any C course in Philosophy are requested to
confer with Professor Balz during the spring and fall registration periods.
Reading Courses
Assistant Professor Davenport and Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy C21: Plato.
Philosophy C22: Aristotle.
Assistant Professor Davenport and Professor Buchanan.
Philosophy C23: Thomas Aquinas.
Professor Buchanan and Professor Balz.
Philosophy C24: Descartes and Spinoza.
Professor Balz and Mr. Weedon.
Philosophy C25: Locke and Berkeley.
Mr. Weedon and Professor Balz.
Philosophy C26: Hume, Leibnitz, and Kant.
Assistant Professor Davenport and Dr. Hammond.
Philosophy C11: Modern Logical Theory.
Assistant Professor Davenport.
Philosophy C12: The Philosophy of Science.
Assistant Professor Davenport.
Philosophy C13: Mathematical and Physical Concepts.
Professor Sparrow.
Philosophy C31: The Theory of Value.
Dr. Hammond.
Philosophy C32: Political Philosophy.
Dr. Hammond.
Philosophy C33: Aesthetics.
Mr. Weedon.
Philosophy C34: (Biblical Literature C2.)
Professor Forrest.
Philosophy D1: Research.
Special Requirements for the Master's Degree in Philosophy:
The candidate must present evidence, not later than one year before the degree
is conferred, that he possesses a reading knowledge of either French or
German. The candidate must select, with the approval of the faculty in
Philosophy, two primary historical systems as the subject of a special examination,
(oral, written, or both) to be taken in April or May of the session in
which the candidate expects to secure the degree.
Special Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy:
1. Preliminary written examinations, designed to test the candidate's general
equipment in the field of philosophy, must be taken before formal admission
to candidacy. The examinations will be judged as a whole. They will cover
the following subject-matters:
(a) Logic.
(b) Metaphysics or the Theory of Knowledge.
(c) History of Philosophy.
(d) Ethics.
(e) A detailed examination on a primary historical system, to be selected
by the candidate, subject to approval.
2. In addition to a reading knowledge of French and German, the candidate
may be required to present evidence of a reading knowledge of Latin or
Greek, or of both, if in the judgment of the faculty in Philosophy such
reading knowledge is necessary for the preparation of the dissertation.
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, Associate Professor Geldard and Assistant Professor
Dennis.
Psychology B2: Experimental Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite
or to be taken concurrently.—The lectures and laboratory work will enable the
student to familiarize himself with the apparatus and methods used in psychological
experiments. The schedule will consist of one hour of lecture and four
hours of laboratory weekly. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology B3: Abnormal Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite—
A study of mental and nervous disorders, including a consideration of psychoanalytic
as well as more conventional interpretations, and of the social aspects
of abnormal behavior. The classroom work will be supplemented by clinical
demonstrations. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology B4: Social Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite—A
study of the psychological traits of the individual in their interaction with the
social environment. The course includes a treatment of racial and cultural differences,
personality measurement and psychology of language, belief, prejudice,
etc. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology B5: Educational Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite—
Mental ability and its development. The classroom work will be supplemented
by practice in mental measurement and experiments in learning. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Ferguson.
Psychology C1: Advanced Experimental Psychology: Psychology B2
prerequisite.—A course in experimental methods designed primarily for advanced
students. The entire resources of the laboratory will be available. One
hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly.
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C2: Mental Measurement: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—A study of the more important mental
tests and intelligence scales, of the statistical methods involved in their use, and
of the results obtained. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Professor Ferguson.
Psychology C3: Genetic Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—The development of psychological
functions in the animal species and in the child will be traced as a genetic approach
to adult human psychology. The topics to be considered include the
senses, instinct, memory, learning and intelligence. During part of the year
laboratory work will be included.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C4: Theoretical Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—An examination of the more important
positions in psychological theory, with special reference to the structural,
functional, behavioristic and Gestalt points of view. To be given in alternate
years with Psychology C5. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C5: Systematic Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A survey of the psychological literature
pertaining to the special senses, feeling and emotion, and action. The
course is designed to provide an understanding of fundamental methods of research
as well as a knowledge of the status of basic problems. To be given in
alternate years with Psychology C4.
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C6: Special Topics in Genetic Psychology: Psychology B1
and any other B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A seminar course for
advanced students in which the literature of special topics in child and animal
psychology will be reviewed. Second and third terms only. To be given in alternate
years with Psychology C7. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C7: History of Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A survey of the historical development
of modern psychology. Second and third terms only. To be given in alternate
years with Psychology C6.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C8: Statistical Method: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—An introduction to the statistical
methods in current use in psychology and allied fields. First term only.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology D1: Research: Admission on approval of the professors in
charge.—For candidates for graduate degrees.
Professor Ferguson, Associate Professor Geldard and Assistant Professor
Dennis.
The Psychological Laboratory is provided with sufficient equipment to
make possible thorough training in experimental psychology. Special apparatus
for research has been acquired and new pieces will be added as the need
arises. In addition to the general laboratory there has been instituted an animal
laboratory with provision for work in comparative psychology. A shop with
facilities for the construction of apparatus, two dark rooms, and individual
research rooms are available.
