AI Rate Professor

Philosophy

Daniel Mages

PHILG100 · PHYL130 · PHIL115 · PHIL100 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

Take him if and want an engaging class with .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate TeacherHeavy ReadingEngaging DiscussionsEasy GradingInteresting Philosophy
  • Students consistently describe Mages as , and .
  • The main cost is a large amount of reading and regular discussion participation.
  • Grades appear forgiving when students complete readings, journals, and assignments.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Getting an A seems very realistic if students do the , and though the reading load is real.

, while the one online review confirms workload but .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The , but the amount of reading keeps it from being effortless.

Both formats describe interesting material with substantial reading, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance and participation appear important for success, but reviews .

In-person reviews mention attending class and talking, while the .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and rewarding.

Both formats are positive, but the recommendation evidence is much stronger in the in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

Students report and even redemption points on tests.

Format shift

, while the online review only reports a B.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

The workload is reading-heavy, with repeated comments about lots or even ridiculous amounts of reading.

Format shift

, and the online review adds weekly articles, film clips, a novel, and questions.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students , and one of their best professors.

Format shift

, while the single online review is also positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

, and assignments more than exams.

Format shift

, and a quiz, while online evidence mentions weekly questions.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews , and fair grading.

Main concern

The class requires lots of reading and participation.

What students said

“He's so passionate and .”
PHIL100
“Just read and write the journals and attend class, Guaranteed A!”
PHIL100

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The online review says the class is fun and mind-opening but reading-heavy.

Main concern

Several weekly readings plus extra questions may overwhelm students who dislike reading.

What students said

“Professor Mages made this class fun and mind-opening.”
PHIL100
“If you don't like reading, then this isn't a course for you.”
PHIL100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is limited, but and forgiving test redemption opportunities.

Easy QuizRedemption PointsAssignment-Focused Assessment

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention one easy quiz and .

Easy QuizRedemption Points
“ , and it was relatively easy.”
PHIL115
“ .”
PHIL100

Online

The online review does not clearly prove the .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This was honestly the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“This instructor is so passionate about teaching.”

📚 Reading Load

35/100

“There was a lot of reading, but it was relevant and interesting.”

📈 Grade Value

88/100

“Just read and write the journals and attend class, Guaranteed A!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He was easy to understand.
  • This instructor is so passionate about teaching.
  • The class was as interesting as it was easy and .

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • The class entails a lot of reading but and super relevant.
  • If you don't like reading, then this isn't a course for you.
  • There was a lot of reading, but it was relevant and interesting.

Theme 3

📈 About Grades

  • Just read and write the journals and attend class, Guaranteed A!
  • Super nice and easy teacher all you have to do is follow the syllabus and did the easy assignment and you will get a high grade.
  • I'm sure if you do all the readings and !

Data context

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Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

10

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

Ten reviews over several years are consistent and detailed, but many are older and only one is online.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PHIL1004 reviews
PHIL1153 reviews
PHILG1002 reviews
PHYL1301 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 1 · A- 1

B range

4

B 4

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