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Philosophy

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GPA and percentages are weighted by recorded letter grades. UW comparisons use the same terms. Cross-listed courses count once within this department and once across UW; department totals should not be added together. Grade counts are not unique students. Offering counts reflect captured records, not a complete historical schedule.

Fall 2026

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Grades have not been recorded for this term. Historical results remain in the overview above.

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39 courses

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PHILOS 701 is a reading seminar that examines select topics in philosophy.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

PHILOS 799 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

A graduate proseminar surveying various philosophy texts with an emphasis on close reading and developing writing skills.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

A graduate seminar focused on the philosophical study of epistemology.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2024–Spring 2024 · limited sample

Explores the ethics and concepts of good teaching while practicing skills in a low-stakes environment.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

A graduate seminar focused on the philosophy of language.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

A graduate seminar focused on the philosophy of mind.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample

PHILOS 999 is an individual mentored study course for graduate students arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Across course levels

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Recorded offerings over time

Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.