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PHILOSOPHY

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Topics are assigned and papers, prepared by the students, are read and discussed in the class. To promote acquaintance with current philosophical thought various articles on different aspects or problems of modern philosophy are read and criticised. ITinter term, tiuo-fifths study. Assistant Professor DANIELS. 5. ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY.—The work consists in a critical study of Lotze's Microcosmus, together with supplementary readings and discussions upon suggested topics. The course is designed for somewhat advanced students, and is open to those who have received at least two credits in philosophy. Fall and ivinter terms, full study. Assistant

Professor DANIELS.

Required: Philosophy 2, 3, 4. 6. PRACTICAL ETHICS.—In this course those questions which bear the closest relation to life and conduct are raised and discussed. The duties of the individual, the family, and the state are among the subjects considered. Special subjects in social ethics maybe taken up, including the duties of society to the unfortunate and delinquent classes. Spring term, Izvo-fifths study. Assistant Professor DANIELS.

7. HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF ETHICAL THEORIES.—A careful and

historical examination of the various types of ethical theory, including rational, hedonistic, eudemonistic, esthetic, and evolutional ethics. It is designed to make the student as familiar as the time allows with the writings of representative men of the various schools. Spring term, three fifths study. Assistant Professor DANIELS. 8. LOGIC—This course aims to give a knowledge of the principles of deductive and inductive reasoning. Special attention is given to fallacies and to the problems, grounds, and principles of induction. The study is designed not only to direct the student in practical reasoning and correct thinking, but also to familiarize him with the principles and methods of scientific investigation. Spring term, full study. Assistant

Professor DANIELS. 9. CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT.—The aim of this

course is to present the philosophical views of several thinkers of the present time. Special attention is given to the philosophy of Herbert Spencer. Lectures and prescribed reading. Fall term, full study. Assistant Professor DANIELS. Required: Philosophy 1, 2, 3. [Not given in 1897-98.] 10. ESTHETICS,—A brief history and a critical study of the various theories of the beautiful. Lectures and assigned readings. Fall term, three-fifths study. Assistant Professor DANIELS. [Open to juniors and seniors.]