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SAM ROBERTS

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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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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.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Michael TitelbaumSam Roberts

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
PHILOS 560

Metaphysics

3 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Sam Roberts

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026PHILOS 211Elementary Logic
Spring 2026PHILOS 560Metaphysics
Fall 2025PHILOS 701Reading Seminar
Fall 2025PHILOS 911Seminar-logic

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