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Philosophy

Nathan Placencia

PHIL8067 · PHIL1 · PHIL020 · PHIL20 · PHIL012 · PHILOS012 · PHIL001 · PHIL35 · PHILO006 · PHIL31 · PHIL014 · PHIL35AND14 · 106 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
87.69%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you will do the and assignments.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A with clear gradingHilarious caring lecturerWeekly reading and discussionsOpen-note midterm and finalOrganized modules no textbook
  • Most students call this an easy A if you complete weekly work and do the readings.
  • , and he is widely seen as caring and accessible.
  • Exams matter (often midterm plus final) but and lenient.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Getting an A is and participation even when exams are imperfect.

Both formats report easy As; online emphasizes completion and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

, though weekly dense reading and some abstract topics add mild challenge.

Online and in and ; advanced topics like modern philosophy feel denser in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

72/100

as not mandatory, though some in-person and a few online notes say it is required or helpful.

; in-person reports are mixed between optional and mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

, and fair grades with real learning.

Strong yes across both formats; a few online critics found specific topics boring or exams too central.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

86/100

, and he has bumped borderline grades.

Format shift

Leniency shows in both formats; .

Workload

Light

76/100

Weekly study questions and discussions plus two exams; doable if you keep up with .

Format shift

Online accelerated terms feel busier with more reading; in person still weekly but generally light.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students repeatedly , and genuine care for student success.

Format shift

; online still strong with recorded lectures and resources.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Weekly assignments and discussions matter, but midterm and .

Format shift

Online comments more often note exam weight; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person classes are praised for , and real learning, with many saying face-to-face is even better.

Main concern

Some courses , and a minority found lectures tangent-heavy or Matrix-focused.

What students said

“He is very gentle on his grades, and genuinely wants to see his students interacting.”
PHIL012
“I , but completed all the homework so I still got an A!”
PHIL001
“ ! . P's class in person. Easy A, but you learn so much!”
PHIL012

Remote format

Online

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections are highly organized with , and ; most call it easy and recommend it.

Main concern

Accelerated terms pack in dense reading, and a .

What students said

“Take this class if you want an easy A and want a great professor.”
PHIL001
“You're based on the completion of . Midterm and .”
PHIL001
“ THE ASSIGNMENTS AND .”
PHIL001

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Usually two reading-based exams; as harsh proctoring.

Midterm and finalTimed examsOpen note in some sectionsMultiple choiceReading-based questions

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In and final), sometimes open note, with weekly questions graded mainly on completion.

Open noteMultiple choiceTwo examsWeekly study questions
“Grades by questions weekly, two exams (one midterm one final). .”
PHIL001
“Only 2 exams and .”
PHIL014

Online

Online students report timed midterm and and but no strong study-guide guarantee.

Timed midterm and finalReading-basedClear grading criteria
“Midterm and . I finished the class with an 89% after the final but I emailed him and he raised it to 90%.”
PHIL001
“ . You really have to read the material and discussions.”
PHIL001

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if it wasn't for a requirement. He was a fantastic teacher.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online and , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“Professor Placencia is amazing. . Requires a bit of but his lectures are fun and engaging.”

🅰️ Easy A Path

86/100

“I , but completed all the homework so I still got an A!”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

“Take his class if you see it pop up ASAP!”

📚 Reading Load

70/100

“You have to read a lot in this class so prepare for that.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes learning the material interesting and fun.
  • His lectures are fun and engaging.
  • Despite being a boring course in terms of subject matter, Professor .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy A!
  • Super easy A if you get the work done.
  • .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He truly cares for his students.
  • Kind hearted and cares about your education success.
  • and will understand situations if you need anything.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

106

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning many years with , and strong teaching quality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 577
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3 out of 59
2 out of 53
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

39

A+ 9 · A 26 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 6 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

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