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Elizabeth Brake

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PHILOS 304

Topics in Philosophy: Humanities

3–4 credits

PHILOS 304 is a topics course examining selected subjects in philosophy, specifically within the humanities.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Harry BrighouseElizabeth Brake+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2024 · limited sample
PHILOS 555

Political Philosophy

3 credits

PHILOS 555 (Political Philosophy) examines philosophical doctrines for justifying political decisions and analyzes concepts like justice, authority, and natural rights.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.76 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).

Elizabeth Brake

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2025
PHILOS 691

Senior Thesis

3 credits

PHILOS 691 is a mentored study course for seniors completing their theses, arranged individually with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

James MessinaLarry Shapiro+4 more

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026PHILOS 304Topics in Philosophy: Humanities
Fall 2026PHILOS 555Political Philosophy
Fall 2026PHILOS 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026PHILOS 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026PHILOS 990Research and Thesis

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