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305. ETHICS. (3)

Basic theory in ethics and axiology with a survey of princi­ pal ethical theories and thinkers. Correlation with Biblical teaching on ethical matters.

307. AESTHETICS. (2)

The history of artistic expression and cultural periods in reference to the philosophy of aesthetics.

308. MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. (2)

The basic philosophical elements in scholastic thought, with special emphasis upon the contributions of Thomas Aquinas and the present day neo-Thomists.

309. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. (2)

The concepts of religion from the standpoint of philosophy. An investigation of the leading philosophers, philosophies, and concepts of the philosophy of religion.

311. COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS. (2)

The great ethnic religions of the world, their philosophies, doctrines, and practices.

400, 401. DIRECTED RESEARCH. (2, 2 or 3, 3)

Guided reading and research in philosophers or philosophical topics.

402. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE. (3)

An analysis of the nature of scientific theory, scientific knowledge, and scientific experimentation. Consideration of the limits of science as well as the relation of science to epistemology and metaphysics.

403. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY. (3)

Selected problems in philosophy with special reference to current literature.

SPEECH Objective. The courses offered by this department are designed to acquaint the student with the essential theories that govern effective discourse and to develop in him a measure of proficiency in the various skills demanded by the speech arts. D epartment Major: 30 units, of which 24 must be upper divi­ sion. As part of this 30 unit requirement, the student must com­ plete 144 or 244 and select 3 units from each of the following four groups: (1) 212 or 261; (2) 320 or 321; (3) 301 or 304; (4) 205 or 405. In addition he must select at least 6 units from 401, 403, or 404.

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