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Philosophy

Steve Rubin

PHIL3ONLINE · PHIL35469 · PHIL101 · PSYCH1A · PHILPHIL · PHIL3 · PHIL35468 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Solid pick for critical thinking if you use his notes and ; expect .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear course notesNo textbook neededTest heavyExtra credit availableOpen-book friendly
  • Course notes and .
  • , but .
  • Grades reward steady participation and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many students report an easy A from notes, practice tests, and , though a and tests tough early on.

Online reviews stress open-book tests and posts; notes.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

, but and logic concepts can intimidate until students adapt.

Both formats describe manageable content once notes and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

as required, especially via message-board posts and chat sessions.

Online ; in-person tags still emphasize showing up or posting.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students praise clarity and organization and occasional boring or political complaints.

Recommendation is strong in both formats when students use his notes; online disorganization is the main drag.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

68/100

and open notes help many students, though a few report tough grading and little forgiveness.

Format shift

and a .

Workload

Light

74/100

Typically a , and a handful of tests rather than heavy weekly essays.

Format shift

Online workload centers on posts and module tests; same light pattern in other reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students largely find notes clear and and occasional rambling.

Format shift

Online praise for clarity coexists with disorganization; in-person-tagged reviews are similar.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grades lean on multiple tests plus participation posts, with and rare long essays.

Format shift

Online .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Many labeled in-person reviews actually describe online PHIL3: , and an easy path if you study notes and .

Main concern

A minority found lectures rambling or politically charged and unhelpful.

What students said

“His notes are definitely enough to get an A. .”
PHIL3
“I found this online class to be a very easy A and I did NOT buy the text.”
PHIL3
“ ... and cover NONE of the material.”
PHIL3

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online PHIL3 is clear and often open-book friendly, but modules and ; participation posts and .

Main concern

Organization and long poorly formatted emails can frustrate students who need tight weekly structure.

What students said

“Rubin himself is a good teacher and definitely knows his material, but lacks certain organization to properly run an online class.”
PHIL3
“First 4 tests are open book. Take this class and knock out your requirement.”
PHIL3
“As he states, there is no need to buy the book”
PHIL35469

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests often mirror notes and practice exams, with .

Open BookPractice TestsNotes-based testsTimed online quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and open course notes for the final in older online-style offerings.

Notes-based testsOpen course notes finalPractice tests
“The lab.Easy A!”
PHIL3
“If .”
PHIL3

Online

Online reviews commonly describe open-book tests, practice quizzes, and notes that .

Open BookPractice TestsWeekly chats before tests
“Book isn't required but word for word right out of the textbook**”
PHIL3
“First 4 tests are open book.”
PHIL3

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Take this class and knock out your requirement.”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews (12 online, 23 in , and workload themes. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Notes Beat the Textbook

82/100

“Don't bother buying the book. His notes are definitely enough to get an A.”

🧪 Test-Heavy Structure

72/100

“4 tests and 1 letter to the editor 300 word max.”

👍 Clear but Uneven Online

76/100

“Rubin himself is a good teacher and definitely knows his material, but lacks certain organization to properly run an online class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • Weekly course notes used instead of textbook easy to understand
  • He makes philosophy fun.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I found this online class to be a very easy A
  • There is no room for slacking off.
  • Hardest class I have had, but not because of Rubin.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • the
  • Site set-up is great.
  • Hosts ?'s

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-five reviews spanning many years with , and no textbook strengthen confidence despite mixed tone.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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3 out of 54
2 out of 52
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5

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