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Foothill College · Philosophy

James Woolever

PHIL8 · PHIL01 · PHIL1 · ETHIC08 · CRITICALTHINKI · PHIL001 · CRITTHINK · PHILOSOPHY · PHIL04 · PHIL8ONLINE · LOGICETHICS · ETHICS · ETHICSPHI · PHIL18 · PHIL8ETHICS · CLASSSECT · 29 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you like philosophy, write well, and can handle a demanding, rigid instructor.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy Writing LoadKnowledgeable But PolarizingFair TestsRigid Help StyleStrong Opinions
  • Reviews are sharply split between students who value his knowledge and students who find him harsh or unhelpful.
  • The workload is consistently writing-heavy, especially in ethics and .
  • Grades can be fair for strong writers who follow directions, but weak writers may struggle.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

50/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires keeping up, writing well, and following directions.

All counted evidence is in person, even though some comments mention online sections.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The philosophy material can be manageable, but the writing volume and depth make the course feel demanding.

All counted evidence is in person, with no separate online review count.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, but one student says a missed last day hurt the grade.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

but warn that his workload and attitude can be difficult.

All .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

45/100

Some students say , while others report low grades despite strong effort.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

20/100

Many comments describe lots of writing, long papers, weekly responses, and heavy studying.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

He is often described as knowledgeable, but many students find him rigid, unpleasant, or unhelpful.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessments appear and finals.

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

subject knowledge, heavy writing demands, and inconsistent student support.

Main concern

The main risk is heavy writing with a rigid and sometimes harsh teaching style.

What students said

“Prepare to write A LOT!”
PHIL8ONLINE
“He also never responds when you need help, just restates the prompt.”
PHIL01
“Good teacher, nice guy. .”
ETHICSPHI

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and finals that are usually fair but not especially easy.

Essay ExamsFair TestsHard But Fair Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and fair or , but does not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Essay ExamsFair TestsHard But Fair Tests
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PHIL8ONLINE
“ .”
ETHICSPHI
“ , but fair.”
PHIL18

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He grades easy, but--HOLY!--the work is just toooooo much, especially for a JC.”

Voice snapshots generated from 29 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

✍️ Workload Reality

20/100

“Prepare to write A LOT!”

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“He can be obnoxious and egotistical, but he knows the material, has a strong background and is a decent teacher most of the time.”

⚖️

45/100

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Theme 1

✍️ About Writing Load

  • online ethics i must've written 100 pages by the end of the quarter.
  • Prepare to write A LOT!
  • The online class requires too much writing.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is a good teacher and knows what he is talking about.
  • This instructor is very rigid and not helpful.
  • He's enthusiastic and good with explaining ideas.

Theme 3

📈 About Grades and Tests

  • if you keep up with the .
  • .
  • , but fair.

Theme 4

⚠️ About Student Support

  • He also never responds when you need help, just restates the prompt.
  • If you honestly ask for assistance you will not receive it.
  • he is easygoing if you participate and show interest.

Data context

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Analysis sample

29

Recent reviews read by the AI

29

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-nine reviews over many years provide rich, consistent evidence of heavy writing and polarized teaching reactions.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 54
3 out of 57
2 out of 52
1 out of 58

Course coverage

PHIL86 reviews
PHIL015 reviews
PHIL14 reviews
ETHICS2 reviews
CLASSSECT1 review
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PHIL8ONLINE1 review
PHILOSOPHY1 review

Reported outcomes

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