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116 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.
In section (a) the grounds of religious belief metaphysical, ethical,
aesthetical, and spiritual will be treated in as popular a style as the
nature of the subject will permit. Agnosticism, Pantheism, and
Theism will be compared with each other. The last few minutes of
the lecture hour may be occupied by the of asking questions. In sec
tion (b) Martineau's Study of Religion and Lotze's Outlines of the
Philosophy of Religion will be made the basis of work. Pfleiderer,
Max Miiller, Renouvier, Reville, Campbell Fraser, and other writers
will be consulted. In this section there is extended the privilege of
free discussion, and short papers will from time to time be read and
discussed.
26. Psychologic Foundations of Education. Lectures, discus
sions, and text-book study. M., T., Th., 3, White 10. Professor De
Garmo.
This course will trace the outlines of the history of psychological
theory as bearing upon education. Courses 1,2, and 9 are desirable
as a preparation.
27. History of Education. Lectures, prescribed reading, discus
sions, and essays. T., Th., 2, White 10. Professor De Garmo.
This course should be preceded by courses in history and in the his
tory
of philosophy.
IV. Seminaries.
28. Seminary for Psychology, and Advanced Laboratory
Work. Afternoons, except S., 2-6; M., W., F., 10-12. Professor
Titchener, Dr. Bentley, and Mr. Whipple.
The Seminary will meet weekly, in three sections for the critical
and historical discussion of psychological questions. These will, for
the most part, be chosen with reference to theses-subjects for the bac
calaureate and advanced degrees.
29. Seminary in Ancient and Mediaeval Philosophy. Two
hours. In this seminary, which is open to graduates and seniors, the
Theatetus of Plato will be read, and students will be directed in
thesis work, or in any investigations they may be carrying on in this
department. Acting Assistant Professor Fairbanks.
30. Seminary in Modern Philosophy. Th., 3-5. Professor
CrEiGHTon and Dr. Albee.
During
1899-1900 both graduate and undergraduate sections of this
seminary will meet together, and the Philosophy of Spinoza made
the subject of study.
31. Ethical Seminary. Two hours. Professor McGilvary and
Dr. Irons.