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2 26 104. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COURSES T H E PHILOSOPHY OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, MANAGE- MENT, AND SUPERVISION, in the light of the nature of social organization, and the purpose and process of education, involving an interpretation of institutional life and sociological theories. 105. EDUCATIONAL IDEALS AND METHODS: (a) Their historical development; (b) present condition, problems, and theories of education. 106. SCHOOL SYSTEMS.—These are studied as determined by their historical setting and the prevailing philosophical theories of the times. PHILOSOPHY 1. OUTLINES OF PHILOSOPHY.—This course is offered for the benefit of students who can give only a single term to the study of philosophy. The most important problems in philosophy and metaphysics are presented. Fall term, at 8, full credit. Assistant Professor 2. DANIELS. ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY.—A rapid survey is taken of the development of speculative thought, beginning with the early Greek philosophers and continuing through the mediaeval period. Fall term, M., W., F., at 10, three-fifths credit. Assistant Professor DANIELS. 3. MODERN PHILOSOPHY.—This course considers the formation and development of the problems and conceptions in philosophy from Descartes to the present time. Selections from the philosophical masterpieces of this period are carefully studied. Special emphasis is laid upon the philosophy of Kant. Winter and spring terms, M., W., F., at 10, three-fifths credit. Assistant Professor DANIELS. 4. METAPHYSICS.—This course consists of a somewhat critical and thorough study of subjects of special prominence in philosophy; e. g., realism, idealism, and the theory of knowledge. No text-book is used. 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. Winter term, Tu., Th., at 10.10, two-fifths credit. 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
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