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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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PHILOS 101 introduces students to various philosophical questions and the strategies philosophers use to address them.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.63 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=65 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHILOS 553 (AESTHETICS) analyzes current philosophies of art and criticism.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHILOS 599 is a directed study course allowing students to pursue independent research or study topics arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePHILOS 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
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHILOS 699 is a directed study course allowing independent research arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
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
PHILOS 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
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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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