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Professor Whittle is a an extremely good philosophy professor. He is very good at make course content simple and intuitive. Moreover his lectures are very organized, and he is also skilled at making course material engaging. When I took the course weekly homework assignments were graded on participation and exams were very fair.Rate My Professors ↗
As long as you actually attend lecture and are engaging with the material, you will be fine. I went to 1 discussion section the whole semester, if you're struggling I would recommend going though. Everything he teaches is in the textbook for the course. Fun lecturer.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Whittle's lectures are great, he doesn't hesitate to help you understand if you are lost, and he is very thorough with the course material. Going to lecture will guarantee at minimum a passing grade, not going will set you behind severely. Prof. can be difficult to understand at times, but simply ask for clarity and he will not hesitate.Rate My Professors ↗
He is very thorough in his explanations, if you don't understand what is happening, he won't hesitate to help you. I liked how nothing was on canvas, except for the textbook. Showing up to lectures will guarantee at minimum a passing grade.Rate My Professors ↗
For 562: Amazing. Most engaged in a class I've ever been after 4 years at UW. Great at fostering curiosity and arguments about the content. Homework and readings are very manageable. First philosophy class ever and I felt like I could jump right in. Highly recommend 562 with BrunoRate My Professors ↗
This class is easy and the exams are straightforward. It gets relatively challenging in the final third because of more abstract concepts. I was doubtful about his style of teaching (chalkboard) but I've grown to really enjoy it. He doesn't post much on Canvas so if you're lost you have to go to office hours or teach yourself. Don't miss lecture!Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study (PHILOS 599) is an independent study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for honors in the major, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for honors in the major, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study in philosophy arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis provides individual mentored study for graduate students completing theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for graduate students, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 599 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PHILOS 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 553 | Aesthetics |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 599 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHILOS 799 | Directed Study |
| 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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