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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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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | PHILOS 560 | Metaphysics |
| Fall 2025 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | PHILOS 902 | Proseminar in Philosophy |
| Spring 2025 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Spring 2025 | PHILOS 560 | Metaphysics |
| Spring 2025 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2025 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2025 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2024 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Fall 2024 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2024 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2024 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Spring 2024 | PHILOS 560 | Metaphysics |
| Spring 2024 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2023 | PHILOS 960 | Metaphysics Seminar |
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