Fall 2026

Seminar-philosophy of Language

A graduate seminar focused on the philosophy of language.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Martha Gibson3.7/5

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The course is rated as difficult, with a difficulty rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the high standards mentioned by the reviewer.

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Declared in Philosophy graduate program

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PHILOS 916

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  • Declared in Philosophy graduate program

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Raw average: 3.77/5 from 74 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 4.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Martha Gibson is described as one of the best teachers with high standards, yet she actively helps students meet those expectations. This review highlights her effectiveness in supporting student success despite rigorous requirements.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 2.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

MARTHA GIBSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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Martha Gibson is described as one of the best teachers with high standards, yet she actively helps students meet those expectations.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 2.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course is rated as difficult, with a difficulty rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the high standards mentioned by the reviewer.

Students report a highly positive experience, praising the instructor's ability to support them in achieving rigorous academic goals.

Topics

  • Philosophy of language

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PHILOS 916 · Fall 2026

Seminar-Philosophy of Language

Recorded 2026-09-07
PHILOS 916 · Fall 2026

The Unity of the Proposition

Recorded 2026-09-07
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