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112 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
eral student who wishes to know something of the history of thought,
and the influence which philosophical ideas have exerted in the de
velopment of civilization. The lectures will give a general account of
the history of philosophical speculation from its origin among the
Greeks to the present time. An attempt will be made to present the
various philosophical systems in their relation to the science and gen
eral civilization of the ages to which they belong, and to estimate
their social and political significance.
3(a). The Influence of Philosophic Ideas upon Nineteenth
Century
Literature. Lectures. Winter term. One hour (to be
arranged). Dr. .
This course, open both to graduate and undergraduate students,
will trace the general influence of philosophical conceptions, and par
ticularly of German Idealism, upon English and American Literature.
4. The Dialogues of Plato. In English. One hour (to be ar
ranged). Fall term. White 5. Acting Assistant Professor Fair
banks.
This course is intended for students of Philosophy, of Greek, and of
English literature. Some of the most important dialogues will be
read in the translation of Jowett, and discussed with reference to their
philosophic content and their literary art.
4(a). Social Ethics of the Ancient Greeks. One hour (to be
arranged). Winter term. White 5. Acting
Fairbanks.
Assistant Professor
This course will consist of a series of lectures on the ethical and
social ideals of the Greeks as reflected in their literature.
4(b). History of Ancient and Mediaeval Philosophy, with
special reference to Aristotle and Aristotelianism. Lectures.
T., Th., 12, White 5a. Acting Assistant Professor Fairbanks.
This course will consider the various problems of which
philosophy
presented themselves to the Greek mind, and the solutions which the
Greeks offered in their historical systems, or fragments of systems,
from Thales to the Neo-Platonists. Some time will also be given
to the development of Greek thought in Rome especially to Stoicism
and Epicureanism. The course will further treat the leading features
of Scholasticism.
5. The Theory of Evolution : Its History and Significance.
Lectures. F., 12, While 5. Dr. Irons.
These lectures are intended primarily for undergraduates. They do
not presuppose acquaintance with the history or special terminology
of philosophy. The opening lectures will trace the history of the
theory of evolution from the first appearance of the concept among