ARTS AND SCIENCES gi
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy is today, as it has been in the past, a pursuit of an under-
fm. standing of the most basic traits of the universe and of man and his activities.
While each of the special sciences examines a limited sphere, philosophy strives
for inclusive vision. Also it seeks clear definition of the fundamental meanings
that underlie the various fields of human knowledge and practice. Standards
present in man's knowing and acting are studied in logic, theory of knowledge,
and ethics. Historical courses survey the development of the most general
) thought patterns of successive epochs. Such systematic courses as metaphysics
and philosophy of religion discuss ideas bearing on the nature and organiza-
tion of the universe.
All the courses offered by the Philosophy Department are designed to
f“‘· provide training which will constitute significant components of a liberal educa-
. tion. The special services of the Department may be listed as follows: (1)
Several of its courses provide such training in the broadest ideas and values of
civilization as will be useful for students working for a career in education,
engineering, commerce, law, agriculture, medicine, and nursing. (2) The De-
partment plans courses with a view to reinforcing and complementing various
Arts and Sciences curricula, such as those in the humanities and the social
studies, although it offers courses of value to students in the physical and
biological sciences as well. In pre-professional programs leading toward medi-
cine and the ministry there are courses that are virtually indispensable. Such
courses as logic and ethics, which develop skill in reasoning and a more thor-
ough understanding of the principles of moral conduct, are of special value in
all curricula. (3) Finally, it provides a program of study for students who
wish to major in philosophy itself, whether these students do or do not plan
in to pursue philosophy beyond the A.B. degree. The Department offers training
md as far as the M.A. degree and plans its graduate program with a view to pre-
paring the student for effective study elsewhere toward the Ph.D. degree and
a career of teaching philosophy.
Ced PHYSICAL EDUCATION
and Required Physical Educution
All students (except veterans who have had three or more months of
mm military service; students who have successfully completed two semesters of
physical education at another college or university; students who have entered
the university with a ]unior standing or above, or following their twenty-fifth
birthday; and students who are excused by the University physician for
medical reasons) must successfully complete two semesters of physical educa-
tion. Insofar as their schedules and health status (as determined by a physical
>urs · examination upon entrance) permit, students may select the courses which in-
rest clude the activities they wish to learn, or in which they wish to participate.
Physical Education courses offer one credit hour, and are organized in
such a manner as to teach two activities each semester. Students (except those
exempt) are required to complete sucessfully two semesters of physical educa-
tion. After students have completed their physical education requirements they _
are encouraged to enroll in additional service classes for credit or as auditors.
56175 The required, or service, physical education program consists of specific
courses of instruction for men and women students which are designed to:
1. Teach students activities which may serve as a recreational pursuit
during leisure time.