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Philosophy

Charlie Otwell

POLY5 · PHILPOLI · PHIL1 · PHILO1 · PHILOPHIL · PHIL12 · PHIL5 · PHIL3 · PHILOSOPHY1 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
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Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if , and want fair grades for real effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardFunny Chaz lecturesPop quiz heavyEffort-based leniencyExtra credit availableMakes philosophy fun
  • Most students like his humor and say he makes philosophy interesting if you show up.
  • , so attendance matters a lot.
  • Online sections lean on discussions, short writing, and Aplia with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

An A is reachable with attendance, homework, and papers, but and .

Online reviews mix easy As with some tough B outcomes; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

PHIL1 is often easy while PHIL3 and logic still demand critical thinking and steady work.

Online comments focus on assignment pace; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

and strict lateness rules make missing class risky.

; online is assignment-driven instead.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him for humor, clarity, and .

Both formats are mostly positive, with online a .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

Many say he grades generously if , and offers .

Format shift

In-person reviews are more lenient-sounding; a few online students call him tough.

Workload

Moderate

54/100

Expect weekly Aplia or , and a .

Format shift

Online leans on discussions and Aplia; .

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

He is widely praised as funny, clear, and get old.

Format shift

Strong in-person praise; online feedback focuses more on responsiveness than lecture charisma.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and occasional exams rather than one single focus.

Format shift

Online is more writing and discussions; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes are lively and often fun, but and .

Main concern

Random quizzes and uneven structure can punish missed classes.

What students said

“you should always go to class because .”
PHIL3
“If you do the homework and show up, you'll enjoy this class.”
PHIL3
“He makes philosophy so interesting and fun.”
PHIL1

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online PHIL sections center on discussion boards, short projects, essays, and if you stay on top of work.

Main concern

Some hard-working students still landed B grades and called him a .

What students said

“Your grade is based on discussion board questions, , and a couple of essays.”
PHIL1
“Still ended up with a B. . though”
PHIL3
“Just stay on top of your assignments and you should do fine!”
PHIL1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Expect and standard tests in person, with assignment-heavy online grading rather than proven webcam proctoring.

Pop quizzesScantron quizzesAplia homeworkPapers and discussionsExtra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person evidence supports frequent or random quizzes, scantrons, papers, and .

Pop quizzesScantron quizzesHomework requiredAttendance-linked quizzes
“Always keep scantrons on hand because ”
PHILOSOPHY1
“If "pop quizzes" aren't your cup of .”
PHIL3

Online

Online evidence points , and Aplia rather than clearly proctored exams.

Discussion boardsShort writing projectsEssaysAplia homework
“Your grade is based on discussion board questions, , and a couple of essays.”
PHIL1
“ though”
PHIL3

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you do the homework and show up, you'll enjoy this class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews (5 online, 37 in , and quiz pressure. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“He makes philosophy so interesting and fun.”

📝 Quiz and

32/100

“you should always go to class because .”

⚖️

74/100

“grades easily as long as you put in at least some effort.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Makes a boring subject fun!
  • Excellent instructor. He makes the content memorable using squirrels and blunts as examples.
  • , and knows his stuff.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • so much even for a easy B.
  • an A is definitely possible.
  • Still ended up with a B. .

Theme 3

📅 and Quizzes

  • ATTEND ALL CLASSES! !
  • pretty strict with attendence so do not be late

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-two reviews across many years and both formats show consistent themes of , and quiz pressure.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 511
3 out of 56
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

3 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values