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Philosophy

Justus Richards

PHIL01 · PHIL7 · PHIL1 · PHILO007 · PHILO1 · PHIL001 · PHILO25 · PHILO7 · PHIL07 · PHIL007 · 324 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
72.22%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you will read, speak up, and debate; skip if you are shy or want predictable rubrics.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLegendary LecturesParticipation Is EverythingHeavy ReadingEccentric StyleLife-Changing Discussions
  • Lectures are widely called passionate, wild, and unforgettable, with many naming him a favorite professor.
  • , and participation more than busywork.
  • Shy students or and opaque grading.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

Participation-heavy grading can yield an easy A for engaged students, but quiet students and .

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Intro material is approachable for , and debate expectations raise the challenge.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

and skipping or staying silent hurts the grade.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

A large share of students rave about life-changing lectures even when some dislike his chaos or .

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Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

68/100

Many say participation can carry the grade and he can be generous if you engage, though .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

Few graded items but heavy required reading and .

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Dominant theme is passionate, memorable lectures and deep care for thinking, tempered by tangents and soft volume.

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Usually a few essay or mixed tests plus dominant participation and some group .

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person philosophy sections built around intense , and a few high-stakes essay or mixed-format tests.

Main concern

, and random exam formats can frustrate students who need structure.

What students said

“Seriously amazing. Was afraid I was going to be bored taking an intro to philosophy course. Nope. His lectures are wild, but fun, and he gets the students involved.”
PHIL001
“IF YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL GET A BAD GRADE! (IF YOU DO PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE.)”
PHIL007
“He gives incredible lectures, however, he does not have a .”
PHIL001

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 occasional take-homes, so preparation style must stay flexible.

Essay TestsGroup ExamsTake-Home OptionsRandom FormatsParticipation Weighted

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and unpredictable formats while participation heavily shapes the .

Essay TestsGroup TestsTake-Home ExamsUnpredictable Formats
“the type of 50 question true or false, or even a group test.”
PHIL007
“There are , but they're not too hard and 2 out of 3 were take home.”
PHIL007
“An A occasional participation + 3 essay tests.”
PHIL001

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“The man is a LEGEND.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, highlighting lectures, participation, and reading themes. Credibility rating: High.

🔥 Lecture Experience

88/100

“His lectures are wild, but fun, and he gets the students involved. Participation matters, but if you have ever wanted to argue with a teacher this is your chance.”

🗣️ Participation Gate

30/100

“IF YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL GET A BAD GRADE! (IF YOU DO PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE.)”

📖 Reading Load

48/100

“ , if you read and use critical thinking this class is a very doable A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are wild, but fun
  • He's easily one of the wisest people you'll likely meet.
  • Everyday was like watching a theatrical play

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Participation

  • You can do nothing all semester and and receive an A!
  • Your grade is almost entirely based off participation!
  • Don't expect an A if you're quiet.

Theme 3

📚 About Reading and Exams

  • Get ready to read
  • Just be ready to write a lot!
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

324

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

themes on lectures, participation, and reading load with rich detail.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 6 · A 17 · A- 1

B range

7

B 7

C range

4

C+ 2 · C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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