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BRUNO WHITTLE

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Raw average: 4.05/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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PHILOS 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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PHILOS 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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PHILOS 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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PHILOS 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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PHILOS 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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 Bruno
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PHILOS 211
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
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!
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Classes with BRUNO WHITTLE

PHILOS 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3–4 credits

PHILOS 101 introduces students to various philosophical questions and the strategies philosophers use to address them.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Bruno WhittleDanielle Clevenger+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
PHILOS 701

Reading Seminar

3 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

Steven NadlerBruno Whittle+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample
PHILOS 941

Seminar-ethics

Credits unavailable

PHILOS 941 is a graduate-level seminar focusing on ethics, open only to students declared in the Philosophy graduate program.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Bruno WhittleElizabeth Brake

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PHILOS 101Introduction to Philosophy
Spring 2026PHILOS 701Reading Seminar
Spring 2026PHILOS 941Seminar-ethics
Spring 2026PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2025PHILOS 553Aesthetics
Fall 2025PHILOS 799Directed Study
Fall 2025PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2025PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2025PHILOS 562Special Topics in Metaphysics
Spring 2025PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2024PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2024PHILOS 562Special Topics in Metaphysics
Fall 2024PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2024PHILOS 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2024PHILOS 701Reading Seminar
Spring 2024PHILOS 941Seminar-ethics
Spring 2024PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2023PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2023PHILOS 562Special Topics in Metaphysics
Fall 2023PHILOS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2023PHILOS 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2023PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2023PHILOS 562Special Topics in Metaphysics
Spring 2023PHILOS 999Independent Work
Fall 2022PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2022PHILOS 511Symbolic Logic
Fall 2022PHILOS 999Independent Work
Spring 2022PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2022PHILOS 701Reading Seminar
Spring 2022PHILOS 960Metaphysics Seminar
Spring 2022PHILOS 999Independent Work
Fall 2021PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2021PHILOS 562Special Topics in Metaphysics
Fall 2021PHILOS 999Independent Work
Fall 2020PHILOS 511Symbolic Logic
Spring 2020PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2020PHILOS 560Metaphysics
Fall 2019PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2019PHILOS 701Reading Seminar
Fall 2019PHILOS 960Metaphysics Seminar

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