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Show Arts, Letters and Science — Philosophy COURSES OF INSTRUCTION HU101. Introduction to Philosophy—Problems and types of philosophy. A W S (5) HU112. Man and Values—A selective historical and critical study of values as expressed in art (painting, literature, etc.) as well as in philosophy and religion. A W S (5) 116. Introduction to Logic—An introduction to deductive and inductive logic, including techniques of logical analysis of statements and arguments, methods for showing validity and invalidity of arguments, and the demonstration of logical truths. A W S (5) 301. Greek and Roman Philosophy—Major pre-Socratic schools; Socrates, Plato, Aristotle; and Hellenistic philosophy to Augustine. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) A (4) 303. Medieval Philosophy—Augustine to Renaissance with emphasis on major figures and schools. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) W (3) 305. European Philosophy—Descartes through Kant with emphasis on major figures and schools. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) S (3) 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—Major types and figures from eighteenth century to present. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) W (3) SS320. Philosophy of Democracy—Foundations of democracy compared and contrasted with other political systems. A (3) 331. Theory of Knowledge—Major types with their historical development. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) A (3) 332. Theory of Reality—Maior metaphysical schools with their historical development. (Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) W (3) 333. Theory of Value—Principal types and major figures studied within historical setting. Offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) S (3) Arts, Letters and Science — Psychology 341. Philosophy of Natural Science—Philosophic development of scientific thought in physical and biological sciences, with emphasis on nineteenth century theory and methodology. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) A (3) SS342. Philosophy of Social Sciences—Development of scientific method and thought within social sciences with emphasis on nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Offered 1973-74 and alternate years.) 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. Ethics—Survey of major theories in their historical contexts. S (3) HU415. Aesthetics—Survey of major theories of art and aesthetic experience. 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, William D. Stratford, Benne D. Williams; Associate Professors, Gary L. Carson, Merrill J. May; Assistant Professors, Norris R. Bancroft, W. Bruce Haslam, Richard M. Kinler; Associate Staff Members: Professors, Alan J. Dayley, Ralph D. 178 179 |
