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Dr. Prendergast is an amazing professor, she's very knowledgeable in philosophy plus she is kind to all of the students. I LOVED the lectures, all of the topics were so interesting. The only thing I was disappointed about was that I did the lengthly readings before every class and like half the class never read and still got the same grade as me:(Rate My Professors ↗
I just saw that Emma got a page on this website, so this review is from Spring of 2020. Emma is an engaging, stellar teacher. Don't sign up for her class just to skip it, the lectures are worth it! Her lectures are probably the only lectures that have held my attention at UW, and at the time of this post, I'm a junior!Rate My Professors ↗
I absolutely loved having Emma this past semester! You can tell that she really cares about her students and their understanding of the material. The course load is very do-able and all of it actually enhances your learning. There were never too many readings and they were always very interesting as well.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed my time in 241. The lecture videos were very high quality and interesting, and never dragged on to long. The readings for the class were very enjoyable as well, and I never felt that there was to much homework.Rate My Professors ↗
Emma is actually the best professor I have had at UW. She is so understanding and kind as well as a great lecturer. The material is pretty easy to understand and follow, and I have learned so much. If you have to take this class - wait until Emma is teaching it! It is an easy class but really valuable and informative.Rate My Professors ↗
Emma works hard for her students, gives amazing feedback and really is interested in the growth of her students. Very interesting course and a very wonderful professor.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | PHILOS 241 | Introductory Ethics |
| Spring 2020 | PHILOS 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Fall 2019 | PHILOS 241 | Introductory Ethics |
| Spring 2018 | PHILOS 243 | Ethics in Business |
| Fall 2017 | PHILOS 304 | Topics in Philosophy: Humanities |
| Spring 2017 | PHILOS 341 | Contemporary Moral Issues |
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