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DAVID VESSEL

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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phil341 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
You can tell he really likes teaching this class and loves when his students offer different points of view. This was by far my favorite class all semester. He cares so much about each student and wants us all to succeed.
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phil341 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
best prof i've gotten yet, honestly was my fav class this sem, he is super chill and understanding but not a push over either- he knows when to be strict. His lectures are engaging and the reading aren't too bad either, 10/10 would recommend
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Classes with DAVID VESSEL

PHILOS 341

Contemporary Moral Issues

3–4 credits

PHILOS 341: CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES provides a philosophical study of major moral issues in contemporary society.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Joel BallivianPeter Vranas+5 more

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Fall 2025PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Spring 2025PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Fall 2024PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues

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