Current instructor

Sam Roberts

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/5RMP difficulty
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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 211

Elementary Logic

3–4 credits

ELEMENTARY LOGIC covers the formal characteristics of logical truth and inference.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.18 GPA, 57.4% A/AB (n=61 letter grades).

Alexander MeehanSam Roberts+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
PHILOS 560

Metaphysics

3 credits

PHILOS 560 explores major problems in metaphysics including existence, universals, space and time, and substance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Sam Roberts is described as knowledgeable and caring, encouraging critical thinking and questions. He is noted for being extremely reasonable with grading, particularly for students who demonstrate effort and care for the class.

Annina LoetsSam Roberts

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
PHILOS 599

Directed Study

1–3 credits

PHILOS 599 is a directed study course allowing students to pursue independent research or study topics arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

James MessinaLarry Shapiro+16 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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

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