AI Rate Professor

Philosophy

Tim Bos

PHILOSOPHY · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
91.67%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want an engaging, low-stress philosophy class and can keep up with .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesPassionate discussionsEasy gradingParticipation mattersOccasional online disorganization
  • Students consistently describe his lectures and discussions as engaging, passionate, and clear.
  • Grades are usually , and basic participation.
  • The main weakness is occasional disorganization with .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Most students earned A grades and , and participation are enough to do well.

The Easy A evidence is mostly in person, while the single online review also reports an A but adds some organizational friction.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Students repeatedly call the class easy and say he explains philosophy clearly even for non-philosophy students.

, while the online review focuses more on recorded lectures and access.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

and sometimes mandatory because participation, quizzes, and in-class activities affect success.

, while the online review says live attendance helped but recordings existed.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because his passion and discussions make philosophy interesting and approachable.

, while the single online review is positive but less emphatic due to organization issues.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

because most reported grades are A-level and students describe assignments and quizzes as simple.

Format shift

The online A adding limited support.

Workload

Light

82/100

Workload is light, centered on discussion posts, simple quizzes, in-class tasks, and note-based participation.

Format shift

, while the online review does not describe heavy work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently , and ability to make philosophy engaging.

Format shift

In-person reviews are strongly positive, while the but notes disorganization.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Assessment appears to mix discussion posts, quizzes, in-class assignments, a midterm, and a .

Format shift

and , while the online review does not clearly describe assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and approachable teaching style while noting attendance and pop quizzes matter.

Main concern

Students need to attend because quizzes and in-class activities can matter.

What students said

“Very passionate when teaching philosophy.”
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“Very easy class, but also so .”
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“Be prepared for as to when they are coming.”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The online review praises his kindness and recorded lectures but notes confusion with dates and .

Main concern

He may forget dates or Canvas items.

What students said

“ students during lectures.”
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“ and forget to post things in canvas or forgot what day finals were and had to be reminded.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and final, but do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring rules.

Online MidtermOnline FinalPop QuizzesSimple Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and an online midterm and final, but not proctoring or open-book rules.

Online MidtermOnline FinalPop QuizzesSimple Quizzes
“A few quizes and in class assignments, all very simple.”
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“In person assignments and quizzes. and final.”
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“Be prepared for as to when they are coming.”
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Online

The online review mentions finals timing confusion but does not clearly prove the .

“ and had to be reminded.”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Very easy class, but also so .”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Very passionate about philosophy and does a great job of explaining material.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“Even if you aren't a philosophy kid, he makes the whole lessons interesting and thought driven”

📈 Easy Grade Path

93/100

“If you show up to class and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very passionate when teaching philosophy.
  • Conveys complicated ideas well, and creates an amazing environment which encourages questions.
  • Mr. Bos gives really great lectures and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very easy class, but also so .
  • A few quizes and in class assignments, all very simple.
  • The homework and , as long as you pay attention.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Organization

  • and forget to post things in canvas or forgot what day finals were and had to be reminded.
  • Might be hard to reach online, though.
  • . IGNORES MOST EMAILS.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 12 recent reviews are detailed, mostly consistent, and include both strengths and weaknesses.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

philosophy12 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

10

A 9 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1