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PHILOSOPHY

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somewhat advanced students, and is open to those who have received at least two credits in philosophy. Fall and winter terms, at 2.20, full credit. Assistant Professor DANIELS. [Not given in 1898-99.] 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 may be taken up. Spring term, Tu., Th., at 8, two-fifths credit. 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, M., W., F., at 8, three-fifths credit. Assistant

Professor DANIELS.

8. LOGIC.—For the required credit in philosophy, students may select either of the following courses: a. This course considers the nature of judgment and inference. Emphasis is laid upon practice in division, definition, forms of syllogism, deductive and inductive fallacies. This course is recommended to students who are interested in psychology or philosophy. Fall and winter terms, Tu., Th., at o, half credit. Assistant Professor

DANIELS.

b. 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, at 1.20, full credit. 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, at 1.20, full credit. Assistant Professor DANIELS. Required: Philosophy 1, 2, 3. 10. ESTHETICS.—A brief history and a critical study of the various theories of the beautiful. Lectures and assigned readings. Fall term, M., IV., Th., at 11, three-fifths credit. Assistant Professor DANIELS. [Open to juniors and seniors.]