Description
PSYC 301. HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. A study of the philosophical and scientific antecedents and trends that have culminated in contemporary psychological science. Beginning in the Classical world and moving through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the scientific revolution of the 16th – 18th centuries, this course will trace how psychology emerged as an independent discipline at the end of the 19th century. Significant questions raised by psychology, changing views of the soul or self, and how American culture in the 21st century has become a psychological society will be considered. Primary works of influential philosophers and scientists will be read. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of psychology. Fall course, three hours.