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Professor Roberts is very passionate about the topic of Metaphysics and encouraged discussion. If you asked a question in class he would sometimes give recommendations for readings if we didn't cover it in the class. Only a few assignments but they were very fair especially with the handouts he made.Rate My Professors ↗
Talks a lot. Can be boring. But, interesting material and willing to take questions outside of class. Also, British.Rate My Professors ↗
He is very invested in all his students and wants the best for them. Is really good at making the subject interesting and easier to understand. Very open minded to all opinions students could have and is willing to learn from them.Rate My Professors ↗
Lectures were typically not very engaging, but you get credit for showing up. Class was graded on only a few assignments, maybe 3 in class essays and section participation. This professor obviously is passionate about the topic, which helps to make the ideas more clear.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Roberts is a great philosophy teacher. He was always very accessible for questions about the course through office hours or email. He also clearly enjoys to see students learn about course material and even made a point to learn everybody in my lectures name. If you do the readings and engage during lecture you will do well in the course.Rate My Professors ↗
All you need to do is show up and get a handout, then you can basically tune out the rest of lecture. If you miss a class, you can email him and he will send you a handout via email, he is very understanding and accessible outside of class. If you are a screenager this class is not for you as he does not allow phones. Tests are not hard either.Rate My Professors ↗
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PHILOS 101 introduces students to various philosophical questions and the strategies philosophers use to address them.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Alexander Roberts is caring and passionate, often learning names and encouraging engagement. He is accessible and eager to answer questions, though some find lectures occasionally dry.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHILOS 681 is a mentored study course for senior Philosophy majors to complete honors theses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PHILOS 682 is a mentored study course for seniors completing honors theses in the Philosophy major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHILOS 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
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHILOS 990 is a graduate research and thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PHILOS 999 is an individual mentored study course for graduate students arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 799 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 902 | Proseminar in Philosophy |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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