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Philosophy

Ted Preston

PHIL101 · PHI101 · PHIL124 · PHIL128H · PHIL102 · PHIL128 · PHIL101H · POLS128H · PHIL101HYBRID · PHIL120 · 108 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
91.43%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Must-take philosophy professor for an engaging, fair class where open-book exams and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyOpen Book ExamsAmazing LecturesAffordable TextbookPassionate PhilosopherEasy A With Effort
  • Students overwhelmingly praise clear, passionate lectures that make philosophy approachable.
  • , and high A and reflections on time.
  • He wrote an affordable textbook that aligns tightly with lectures and tests.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

, and clear study guides make an A very reachable if work is submitted on time.

Both formats report open-book assessments; and reflections.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

Philosophy ideas can feel deep, but lectures simplify concepts and many call the class easy when they read or use the book.

Online and in-person both describe approachable teaching with moderate reading demand.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some sections mark attendance optional, others mandatory with grade impact for absences or tardies.

Online more often optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Roughly nine in and comments repeatedly call him one of the .

Recommendation strength is consistently high across online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Fair open-book grading focused on concepts, with , and a if work is complete.

Format shift

Leniency language appears in both formats through open-book policy and .

Workload

Moderate

56/100

Expect , and essay-style midterms or finals without crushing busywork.

Format shift

Online includes more weekly assignments; but still manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students rave about passionate, clear, funny lectures that connect philosophy to real life and personal growth.

Format shift

Teaching excellence is the dominant theme in both online and in-person reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

and final essays, with smaller discussions or reflections.

Format shift

Online adds more small assignments; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person classes are highly recommended for inspiring lectures, open-book essay exams, and .

Main concern

Reading load and if .

What students said

“The hardest class you will ever take along with the easiest A you will ever earn.”
PHI101
“ because he lets you use the book”
POLS128H
“ and they are open book so the .”
PHIL101

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online sections feel organized with , and if you stay on deadlines.

Main concern

Some online students find the reading load and computer workflow heavy if they fall behind.

What students said

“the midterm and so you're good to go”
PHIL101
“His lectures are great to watch. Grade is based ”
PHIL102
“All information needed for the class will be found in the book and lectures”
PHI101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are widely described as open book or open notes with concept-focused short essays rather than harsh closed-book proctoring.

Open BookEssay ExamsTimed QuizzesTextbook AllowedStudy Guides

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

90/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

on concept detail, not grammar, sometimes with study guides.

Open BookShort Essay ExamsStudy Guides
“ because he lets you use the book”
POLS128H
“ and they are open book so the .”
PHIL101
“Its an .”
PHI101

Online

Online midterms and finals are repeatedly described as open book, with timed quizzes and personal reflection assessments.

Open BookTimed QuizzesPersonal Reflections
“the midterm and so you're good to go”
PHIL101
“You have a and is only five questions you can use your notes even for midterm and final”
PHIL120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“The hardest class you will ever take along with the easiest A you will ever earn.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (15 online, 35 in , and recommendation strength. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Excellence

95/100

“Dr. Preston is one of the .”

📘 Open Book Advantage

90/100

“the midterm and so you're good to go”

👍

93/100

“10/10 recommend.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are great to watch
  • he made Philosophy really interesting
  • He takes a complicated subject and makes it easy to understand

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • easiest A you will ever earn
  • open book so the
  • Just make sure to complete everything on time

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • The and the wisest man I've ever met
  • He cares so much for his students
  • very passionate towards what he teaches

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

108

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with , and high grades across many years and both formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 591
4 out of 515
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PHIL10118 reviews
PHI10110 reviews
PHIL101H6 reviews
PHIL101HYBRID5 reviews
PHIL1204 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

31

A+ 11 · A 19 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

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