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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PffiLOSOPHY, ETHICS AND SOCIOLOGY
PROFESSORS: THEODORE G. SOARES, GRAHAM A. LAING
VISITING LECTURER: ROBERT Ross
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS
PI. 1. Introduction to Philosophy. 9 units (3-0-6); first and second term •.
An endeavor to see how the most fundamental questions have been answered
by typical thinkers in the past, and how the modern student may arriTe at a
philosophy.
Texts: First term, Types of PhilosoPhy, Hocking; second term, A.1I Introductory
Course in Philosophy, Nicholson.
Instructor: Soares.
PI. 4. Ethics. 9 units (3-0-6); third term.
The fundamental ethical concepts and theories that have emerged in the process
of human thought. The major social problems of modern life.
Texts: Wisdrnn in Crmduct, Garnett; Readings in Ethics, Clark and Smith.
Instructor: Soares.
PI. 5. Sociology. 9 units (3-0-6); first term.
The genesis and evolution of human society. The influence of economic,
religious and social forces. The nature of social control and the analysis of mores,
morals and legal codes. The development of social institutions and the nature of
change in these institutions.
The class is conducted as a discussion group.
Instructor: Laing.
Psychology. Psychological Foundations of Personality. Second term; no
credit.
A series of nine lectures on psychology which contribute to an understanding
of personality adjU$tments and failures. Primarily for seniors. but open to any
interested students.
Lecturer: Robert Ross.
FIFTH-YEAR AND ADVANCED SUBJECTS
Pl. 100. A Study of Some Aspects of Philosophical, Ethical or Social
Development. 9 units; first, lICCond and third terms.
Instructor: Soares.