The best and most practical course for both Freshmen and non-concentrators is Philosophy B, on Problems of Philosophy arising in the conduct of life. However, it is rather too generously interspersed with quizzes which detract from what advantages may be derived from the sections. Either half may be taken separately, so that if a man feels submerged even after the clear lecturing of Professor Lewis, he may drop the course at midyears. Prall is an interesting lecturer but is sometimes hard to follow.

Philosophy A covers the history of Philosophy, which is a large order. Professor Demos has done an excellent job of integration, but it is naturally a pretty hurried affair. Professor Perry, an authority and scholarly lecturer, will join in conducting the course this year. It is a fundamental course for concentrators, but should not be taken Freshman year.

C is a first half year course on Types of Philosophy, such as materialism, naturalism, idealism, and mysticism, and is the least valuable of the three for concentrators, as well as the least difficult. It is intended primarily for students who wish to devote a half course or so to Philosophy, and is excellently conducted by Professor Wild, but is still not recommended for Freshmen. It is too big a jump from prep-school matter-of-factness.

Philosophy 1, on logic, is the logical course to precede most of the advance courses. It is open to Freshmen with the consent of the instructor, but is not recommended unless they are fairly sure they are going to concentrate in Philosophy and are willing to pluage into a new field without the acclimatization of course B. Although Quine lectures very swiftly the work is not hard once it is within the student's grasp.

Philosophy 5, on the Philosophy of the State, will not be given this year, but is highly recommended and should be kept in mind. The material is largely the same as in Government 6. Philosophy 6 is a good course on aesthetics for non-concentrators, although not vital for those in the field. The other advanced systematic courses are all recommended depending on the interests of the student and his special field. Course 7a is a new one by Hocking on the Philosophy of Religion. This should be a thorough course, for Hocking is not only a great philosopher, but says what he wants in a methodical and dignified fashion. The material is already covered more superficially in course 2a, a good half year course by Bixler. Courses 9 and 10, on Metaphysics and the Theory of Knowledge respectively, are both considered "good and important," 8 and 8a are recommended to Seniors only, both being in Logic. Philosophy 9a on the Philosophy of History is a detached course which should be looked into by History concentrators. The advanced courses in the history of philosophy are generally difficult and should not be taken until Junior year, except for 18 on William James and Henri Bergson, and 12 on Plato, which is excellently given by Wild and suggested for Sophomores. Other courses which were especially recommended are 11 on St. Augustine and 15 and 15a on Kant.

Psychology

With some 65 concentrators last year, Psychology has been a slowly rising field. Its appeal has hitherto been due perhaps largely to its past reputation as an easy field. This is in a way misleading, however, for unless the concentrator devotes himself to the work, he will not benefit, since the nature of the subject forbids its being drilled into one's head by the application of facts.

A knowledge of Psychology is of especial value for careers in medicine, teaching, psychiatry, social work, and advertising. It is not as valuable as it might be, however, for concentrators felt that too much time was given to psycho-physics, and not enough to practical human psychology. Course 17 in Child Psychology, a new course in a much needed subject, was disappointing in that too much attention was given to pure statistics.

The beginners' course, Psychology A, has vastly improved since two years ago. It is now both an excellent introductory course to the field, and a thorough course for non-concentrators. Freshmen have pretty stiff competition from the upper classes in it, for it is not regularly open to them, and of the 228 members of the course last year, 155 were Upperclassmen. Nevertheless it should be taken during the first year by anyone who is planning to concentrate in Psychology. Upperclassmen generally take it as outsiders, and in their interest an effort has been successfully made to get away from the theoretical and academic aspects of Psychology toward the more practical phases. The first half of the course is given by Professor Boring, one of the foremost psychologists of the country, who is liked best in his graduate courses; and the second half by Allport, a clear and conscientious lecturer for beginners.

For the Divisional exams at the end of Senior year the field is divided into five special topics; the History of Psychology, Experimental, Abnormal, Comparative, and Social Psychology. In one examination the candidate for the degree will be tested on three of these topics, and in a second he will be examined on the field in general. In preparation for these examinations a considerable amount of tutorial work is desirable for integration and further study, and with the first class Faculty at Harvard, students feel they have a right to expect a reasonable amount and quality of tutorial instruction.

But the Faculty as a whole is very much involved in research and subsidized work at the Clinic, at the expense of tutoring. Until this year tutoring has been neglected, but now a new plan has been adopted for utilizing most efficiently the time and personnel which is available. All Sophomores will have bi-weekly conferences in groups of about four. Only men in the first three groups and borderline cases in Group IV will be allowed to go out for honors and Junior and Senior honors candidates will have individual tutoring. Non-honors men will meet in groups of about 25 for discussion. This plan should work out satisfactorily for the better students if some of the better-known men in the department, who have tended to be inaccessible, act as tutors.

Before going ahead with the advanced courses it should be said that if a study of the purely social aspects of Psychology is wanted. Sociology is the field. The advanced courses in Psychology, as was stated, under emphasize the personal and practical elements of the subject. There is not enough opportunity for original thought on the part of students, and exams tend to be a matter of tossing back what was tossed at them in the reading and the lectures.

The second half year course 5, which has been very good, will be given by a now man, Dr. Hurvich, and the title has been changed from Advanced to General Psychology. It will probably be concerned with physiology and be better to take toward the end of one's course.

Psychology 6a, second half year, is a good one to take after A. It deals with the behavior of animals, notably rats, and should be kept in mind for the Divisional exam. It is also interesting for non-concentrators, but course A is required for admittance. Anderson is a good physiological research man.

Course 10, Experimental Psychology and Introductory Laboratory, is also a worth while course to take early, is well taught and not hard, occupying two hours on two afternoons a week. The laboratory equipment could stand improvement, however. Stevens is a fine research man, but does not have any extra time for students in this course.