Week of

Chap

Topic

Jan 12

1

Introduction

Jan 19

Other Intro. Issues

Jan 26

2

Early Greek Philosophy

Feb 2

Early Greek Philosophy

Feb 9

3

After Aristotle: The Search for the Good Life Test 1

Feb 16

4

The Beginnings of Modern Science and Philosophy

Feb 23

 

The Beginnings of Modern Science and Philosophy

Mar 2

5

Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism

Mar 9 Mid-Term is 3/9

6

Rationalism Test 2

Mar 16

Early Developments in Physiology and the Rise of Experimental Psychology

Mar 23 Spring Break

8

Spring Break

March 31 Drop Day is 4/01

 

Early Developments in Physiology and the Rise of Experimental Psychology

Apr 6

9

Voluntarism and Structuralism

Apr 13

10

The Darwinian Influence Test 3

Apr 20

11

Functionalism

April 27

12, 13

Behaviorism, Neo-Behaviorism

May 4

 

Test 4 (Final)

Tests will be a combination of objective and short answer items. An optional paper may be used to substitute for one's lowest grade. Paper topics must be declared to me by 4/1. All tests have equal value in computing the final grade. The final exam is NOT comprehensive.


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