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202. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. (3) An introduction to the problems, methods, concepts, and divisions of philosophy, designed to acquaint the student with the philosophic outlook and basic philosophic thought. 301, 302. HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY. (3, 3) A study of the great philosophers and the great systems of philosophy from Thales to Hegel. 303. METAPHYSICS. (2) A study of the basic nature of metaphysical thought. Attention is paid to metaphysical categories, met aphysical theories, and great metaphysical thinkers. 304. EPISTEMOLOGY. (2) An investigation into the nature, validity, and scope of human thought and knowledge. A study of basic theory and outstanding schools of epistemology. 305. ETHICS. (3) A study of basic theory in ethics and axiology with a survey of principal ethical theories and thinkers. Correlation with Biblical teaching on eth ical matters. 307. ESTHETICS. (2) A study of the history of artistic expression and cultural periods in reference to the philosophy of aesthetics. 308. MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. (2) A study of the basic philosophical elements in schol astic thought, with special emphasis upon the contributions of Thomas Aquinas and the present day neo­ Thomists. 309. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. (2) The study of the concepts of religion from the standpoint of philosophy. An investigation of the leading philosophers, philosophies, and concepts of the philosophy of religion.

400, 401. DIRECTED RESEARCH. (2, 2) Guided reading and r esearch 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.

SPEECH DEPARTMENT Ob;ective. Believing that in any society the individual's adjustment and success is dependent largely upon his effectiveness in oral communication, the Speech Department considers acceptable speech an essential for every student. Courses may deal with public speaking generally; with special aspects such as composition, con­ tent, and delivery; or with specialized forms such as radio, oral reading, story­ telling, speech correction, and visual aids. Emphasis is placed upon worthy motiva­ tion; fresh, valid, and significant content; and clear and forceful delivery. 49

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