AI Rate Professor

Philosophy

Donald G. Smith

PHILALL · PHILO1 · PHILO2 · PHIL001 · ETHICS · PHIL006 · PHILOSOSPHY7 · ALLPHILOSOPHY · PHILOS12 · PHIL1 · PHIL20 · PHILO · PHIL12 · PHIL · PHIL6 · PHILOSPHY1 · PHILOSOPHY1 · PHILO6 · PHILO12 · PHI006 · PHILO001 · PHILO09 · PHILOS6 · PHILOSOPHY · PHIL1612 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
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Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take him for an easy philosophy GE if you tolerate rambling digressions; if you want structured traditional philosophy teaching.

Best fit · Easy A HunterUnorthodox ramblerEasy A with test answersNo textbook requiredConspiracy digressionsAttendance optional
  • test questions and answers often given in advance.
  • Lectures wander into conspiracy theories and rants; polarizing but memorable.
  • No textbook required; handouts and flexible task completion keep workload light.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

91/100

Many students report answers given before tests, flexible task choices, and that it is hard to fail.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is often called boring or confusing, but low difficulty ratings and open-minded listening keep it manageable.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

92/100

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; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and entertainment, while a if you want real learning.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Test questions and answers often provided early; .

Format shift

All evidence from in-person reviews.

Workload

Light

85/100

Handouts replace textbooks; some courses let you finish only 5 of 8 tasks and .

Format shift

All evidence from in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Intelligent and memorable for many, but often labeled rambling, unstructured, or .

Format shift

All evidence from in-person reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Assessment centers on short-essay or and handout-based content.

Format shift

All evidence from in-person reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person philosophy classes are low-stakes with handouts, optional attendance, and with eccentric off-topic lectures.

Main concern

Some students learn little actual philosophy and .

What students said

“easy A. .”
PHILO6
“ before the test, giving plenty of time to study.”
PHILO001
“If you want to BS through a class, this would be the one.”
PHILOSOPHY1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams are highly student-friendly because questions and often answers are provided before test day.

Questions given in advanceAnswers discussed in classEssay testsHandout-based

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

with questions and answers given ahead of time.

Questions in advanceAnswers given before testEssay examsNo attendance on tests
“ before the test, giving plenty of time to study.”
PHILO001
“he gives you the questions for the .”
PHILO1
“goes over handouts for . very easy class.”
PHILO6

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“the only reason I stayed was because he made it easy to get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 , and polarizing lecture style. Credibility rating: High.

🅰️ Easy A Engine

91/100

“VERY EASY A. After three classes with the man I still don't have a clue about philosophy.”

🌀 Unorthodox Lectures

68/100

“expect some recondite lectures on astrology and conspiracy theories, but hidden in all that are little gems of wisdom.”

📅

92/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Habitually strays from topic, but I found it fascinating.
  • He's completely insane. Makes absolutely no sense
  • AMAZING PROFESSOR. no book needed.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You can't fail this class unless you really try.
  • gives the answers to the .
  • Easy "A" if you are a creative writer.

Theme 3

📚 About Materials

  • No textbook required. Professor note packets are handed out
  • he doesn't make you buy a book. he gives handouts
  • gives u handouts.no need to buy book.

Data context

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Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-six reviews spanning 2003-2010 with consistent themes on ease, rambling style, and .

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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