Lafayette College - Melange Yearbook (Easton, PA)

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THE PHILOSOPHY faculty: Ins.Law7'ence Resnick, Assoc. Prof. George Stroclachg Prof. George Clark. Dr. LAURENCE RESNIK leads a discus sion of causation theories in philosophy of science. THE DEEPER THINKERS of the Lafayette campus congregate in the library of Watson Hall for both discussion and argument concerning philosophy. Seated are: Dr. George A. Clark fadvisorj, Raymond Hersh, James Graff, and Tony Rallo, while standing are: James L. Beottler, Lem Howell, Joseph Bongiovi, Edwin Curley, and Rigby H. Graham. PHILOSOPHY DEVELOPS INDEPENDENT, SEARCHING MINDS The philosophy department is unique for its critical examination of the often unques- tioned Judaeo-Christian ethic in its basic ethics course. In this study, as in all others of the department, more enlightened and bet- ter-founded attitudes tend to develop. Philos- ophy is designed to make people think. Although there are few senior philosophy majors, the department has an excellent honors program for those qualified. The iirst year of the program involves background readings from Plato to Russell, the second, a thesis on some problem or about a major phi1osopher's views. The department-sponsored Philosophy Club features outside speakers as Well as a few student papers. The topics range from the problem of gdod and evil to the philosophy of Nietzsche. The department prepares its majors for al- most any executive business position and for the best graduate and law schools. 23

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RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION PRESERVES, STRENGTHENS FAITH It is the task of the religion department to provide nearly four hundred students each semester With objective religious instruction. Since an understanding of the West's domi- nant religion is necessary for an appreciation of both the religion and our civilization, the College requires every student to study Chris- tianity for one full year. The basic course utilizes Dr. Tilden's Towards Understanding Jesus as its major and vivid text. Feeling that pre-theological students should reserve detailed study for seminary, the de- partment offers no program for majors. It does sponsor the Brainard Society for stu- dents interested in the ministry or in profes- sional church Work. Guest speakers generally discuss the aspects of the ministry and of mis- sionary Work. The college is proud that such a vital part of man's life is strengthened by this able de- partment. THE RELIGION DEPARTMENT in- cludes Associate Professor W. Edward Wing, Instructor Donald Kocher, and In- structor Donalcl Weber standing with As- sistant Professor C. Waylancl James and Professor Earl E. Tilden seated. MEN of the David Brainard Society, sponsored by the Religion Dept. for students in- terested in Christian service, meet to discuss professional aspects of the ministry. First row: Robert Stevenson, William Neclunan, George Bastard, Chaplain John Carrie. Second row: James Boettler, Donald Boardman, Russell Wells, Max Creswell, Douglas Zweizig, Albert Biebefr.

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COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL TO INTELLIGENT LIVING Lafayette's English department is one of the best known of the Eastern colleges of Lafayette's size. Headed by Dr. Watt Whose American Rhetoric, other texts, and contribu- tions to leading literary magazines, have brought him some acclaim, the department of- fers one of the most comprehensive, rigorous, and best integrated elementary courses in the country. It is designed to provide each fresh- man with an adequate knowledge of the language he speaks and writes, be he engineer or arts major. The department's excellent honors program features seminars led by several staff mem- bers and emphasizes individual attention. The department encourages student partici- pation in the campus publications and in the Little Theatre. It sponsors the Stephen Crane Society, named for the famous author Who attended Lafayette in the '90's. MEMBERS of the English Department are, sitting: R. Rnolclen, Assist. Prof., C. Ketcham, Inst. in Reading and Studyg and D. McCluskey, Assist. Prof. Standing: C. Gibb, Inst., J. Doehler, Inst.g and P. Bau- land, Inst. THE ABOVE MEMBERS of the English Depart- ment are, sitting: Assistant Professor George P. Winston, Professor William W. Watt, and, standing: Assistant Professor Robert W. Bradford, and In- structor Cleveland E. Jauch Jr. PICTURED AT LEFT are the members of the Stephen Crane Society, a literature society spon- sored by the Lafayette College English Depart- ment: John Gnttenberg, James Graf, Bill Meek, David Parry, Donald Kein, Asst. Prof. George P. Winston, and Thomas Norton. a