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Philosophy

Erik Kostuik

PHIL7070493 · PHIL80 · PHIL76 · PHIL170 · EASTPHIL · PHIL70 · PHILOSOPHY70 · PHILO81 · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
84.62%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

if you want an interesting philosophy class with low grade pressure, but expect some uneven organization.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy AExtra CreditEngaging DiscussionsClear GradingOccasionally Unorganized
  • Most students describe his philosophy courses as easy, engaging, and helped by .
  • Online reviews are very positive about ease, but one notes weak communication and .
  • and inspiration, though several older reviews criticize organization and focus.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Getting an A appears very easy because students repeatedly cite easy tests, simple work, and major .

Online reviews emphasize simple coursework and easy A outcomes, while and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The content is usually described as introductory, interesting, and manageable rather than intellectually demanding.

, while in-person reviews describe relaxed discussion with occasional off-topic structure.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

68/100

Attendance and participation seem useful and sometimes important, but .

Online evidence mentions participation matters, while learning and passing.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend him because the class is engaging, low-stress, and grade-friendly despite organization issues.

, but online reviews include one serious communication complaint and in-person reviews include older organization complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

because students repeatedly mention easy A outcomes, , and easy tests.

Format shift

Online reviews highlight easy A results, while and easy exams.

Workload

Light

82/100

Workload is usually described as light or reasonable, with reading and homework but little evidence of overload.

Format shift

Online workload is mostly simple reading-based work, while , or essays.

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

He is often engaging, caring, and discussion-oriented, but several students criticize disorganization and weak structure.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is mostly positive but includes one communication-heavy complaint, while time span.

Assessment method

Balanced

56/100

Assessment , and rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention coursework, homework, and few graded items, while , and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students usually find him engaging, laid back, and grade-friendly, though .

Main concern

Some in-person students say the course can lack structure and drift from the core material.

What students said

“Suppperr easy A. If you .”
PHIL70
“ . . Does not teach.”
PHIL76

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students mostly report a , and enjoyable class, with one major concern about slow communication.

Main concern

One online review , and little instructor-created lecture content.

What students said

“Super easy A, and the book he required was amazing and an easy read.”
PHILO81
“There's or PowerPoints, he basically gets all his coursework and the ”
PHIL76

Exam style

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Reviews suggest generally manageable tests supported by study or review questions, but they .

Easy TestsStudy QuestionsReview QuestionsTests From Book

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and book-based questions, but not closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Easy TestsStudy GuidesTests From Book
“ and straight out of the book”
PHIL76
“He gave us really great .”
PHIL80

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class was simple, easy, interesting, and straightforward.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, grades, workload, and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“He is also very engaging in his lectures.”

📈 Easy A Pattern

94/100

“Super easy A, and the book he required was amazing and an easy read.”

⚖️ Organization Risk

68/100

“ . Does not teach.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and .
  • He gets everyone involved in class discussions and is there to help when you need it.
  • Great guy and the love for .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A
  • There's a little bit of homework but it's easy.
  • The if you're willing to try.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization

  • .
  • There's no communication.
  • Bought a book we never even got to use because we were so far behind the syllabus.

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 25 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show consistent patterns despite some older mixed opinions.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 55
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 6 · A 3

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values