Brigham Young University. Dept. of Philosophy (1905-1909)
After Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah became an university, academics were separated into three areas, the College, the Normal School and the High School. The Department of Philosophy was organized in 1905 under the College. While the College was renamed the Church Teachers College in 1909, the Department of Philosophy retained its name.
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Description
Established: 1905
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1905-1909)
Functions
The Department of Philosophy was responsible for the courses in Philosophy, Psychology, and Ethics.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Philosophy was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Nels L. Nelson served as Department Chairman from 1906 to 1909.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College (1905-1909)
Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Philosophy (1909)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 31 (part of the College) p. 50 (Department of Philosophy; courses offered, Philosophy, Psychology, and Ethics)
Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 504 (department chairman: Nels L. Nelson, 1906-1909)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00014
Creator: UPB