Arts, Letters and Science — Philosophy Arts, Letters and Science ■ Psychology 306. British Philosophy—Bacon through Mill with emphasis on major figures and schools. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) A (3) 307. Recent Philosophy—Major trends of thought since the mid-nineteenth century, including pragmatism, positivism, realism, naturalism, idealism. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) W (3) 308. American Philosophy—Review of our philosophical heritage including such thinkers as Jonathan Edwards, Jefferson, Thoreau, James, and Dewey; and such schools as transcendentalism, Darwinism, idealism, pragmatism, and naturalism. W (3) SS320. Philosophy of Democracy—Critique of the ideals of and justification for democratic political institutions in the light of actual practice. S (3) 331. Theory of Knowledge—An examination of the origin and nature of knowledge including theories of truth, certainty, and belief. A (3) 332. Theory of Reality—A study of such basic metaphysical problems as mind and body, free will vs. determinism, finite vs. infinite. W (3) 333. Theory of Value—Principal types and major figures studied within historical setting. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) S (3) 341. Philosophy of Natural Science—Philosophical development of scientific thought in physical and biological sciences, with emphasis on nineteenth century theory and methodology. (Offered 1975-76 and alternate years.) A (3) SS342. Philosophy of the Social Sciences—Examination of the claims of the social disciplines to be sciences together with the relevant concepts used to explain, predict, and control human behavior. W (3) HU350. Philosophy of Western Religions—Problems and types of religious philosophy among Jews, Christians, and Moslems. W (3) HU355. Philosophy of Eastern Religions—Problems and types of religious philosophy among Hindus, Buddhists, Con- fucianists, Taoists, and Shintoists. A (3) 388. Philosophy and Literature—Philosophical backgrounds of English literature. (Same as English 388.) W (3) SS410. Theory of Morals (Ethics)—A study of the ethical theories of major Western moralists against the background of political and religious ideals and the conflicts in everyday life. A (3) HU415. Aesthetics—An investigation into the nature of art and the creative process, the aims of criticism, and the basis of appreciative judgment. W (3) 461. Semantics (Philosophy of Language)—A study of the prominent theories of meaning and reference, including various analyses of the aims and means of verbal communication. W (3) 470. Existentialism—Major varieties of existential thought and value and their application in personal morals, religions, and society. S (3) 483. Directed Readings—May be taken more than once. TBA (1-5) 499. Seminar—Study of bibliography and preparation of seminar report. Primarily for philosophy majors and minors. S (2) DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Benne D. Williams, Chairman Professors, Gary L. Carson, Merrill J. May, William D. Stratford, Benne D. Williams; Assistant Professors, Norris R. Bancroft, W. Bruce Haslam; Instructor, Pauline R. Christy; Associate Staff Member, Professor Ralph D. Marsden. The study of psychology aims to develop an accurate, scientific understanding of individual behavor. Psychology contributes to personal development and to professional training in many fields. Courses are designed to train students who desire to work in the field of psychology, to help prepare students who plan to do graduate work in psychology, to assist in the training of prospective teachers, nurses, businessmen, governmental workers, etc., and to contribute to the general education of all students by increasing understanding of themselves and others. Students planning to major or minor in psychology must consult with a departmental adviser to discuss their program. 198 199