Current instructor

Sam Roberts

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About this rating

Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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What students say

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PHILOS 560
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Genuinely cares about his students and is super knowledgeable. Encourages critical thinking, asking questions, and is extremely reasonable when it comes to grading. If he can tell you are putting in effort and care about the class, you will do well.
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Classes with Sam Roberts

PHILOS 599

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study (PHILOS 599) is an independent study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

James MessinaSteven Nadler+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027PHILOS 599Directed Study
Fall 2026PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Fall 2026PHILOS 560Metaphysics
Fall 2026PHILOS 599Directed Study

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