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Philosophy

Richard Schubert

PHIL304301 · PHIL300 · POLSCI300 · PHIL485 · PHIL · HONOR364 · PHIL203 · ALL · PHIL304 · PHIL310 · 171 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
48.48%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you want a serious, discussion-heavy philosophy course and are ready for .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy readingParticipation mattersStrong lecturesStrict attendance
  • Students consistently describe him as intellectually strong but demanding and polarizing.
  • Getting an A usually requires heavy reading, active participation, and careful writing.
  • Many students praise the lectures, but , and a stressful tone.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly , and strong papers.

Both online and in-person reviews warn that grades require real effort, with online discussions and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The philosophy content is dense, discussion-heavy, and often treated at a level that feels above a simple general education class.

Online reviews mention challenging discussions, while in-person reviews , and frequent quizzes.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

, and even eligibility for exams.

, while online reviews mainly stress staying engaged with lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

but strongly warn casual students and easy-grade seekers away.

Online reviews are mixed but somewhat less extreme, while in-person reviews are highly polarized between life-changing praise and avoid-at-all-costs warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Students frequently call him a tough or harsh grader, especially on papers and discussions.

Format shift

Both formats report strict grading, with online reviews highlighting weighted discussions and and quizzes.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The workload , and final projects.

Format shift

Online workload varies by section, while , and frequent quizzes.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

His lectures are often praised as inspiring and thoughtful, but many .

Format shift

Online teaching reviews range from poor materials to thought-provoking lectures, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades are usually , and exams rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and discussion weight, while , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

frequent quizzes, required engagement, and sharply divided reactions to his style.

Main concern

Students who dislike strict participation, pop quizzes, or .

What students said

“Participation and office hours are key!”
PHIL485
“ and if you come in late.”
PHIL300

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with some praising strong lectures but and challenging discussions.

Main concern

Strict grading and seekers.

What students said

“The discussions are 40% of your grade and they are extremely challenging.”
PHIL300
“Overall, not a lot of homework at all, and the lectures were actually so thought provoking.”
PHIL300

Exam style

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Exam evidence points to standard-to-strict assessments with quizzes, essays, and finals, but reviews .

Weekly QuizzesFinal EssaysMidterm And Final MentionedStrict Timing Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and strict lateness rules, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book exam policies.

Frequent QuizzesFinal EssaysStrict Late Policy
“Final exam is 3 essays questions choose own topics.”
PHIL485
“ and if you come in late.”
PHIL300

Online

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

Weekly QuizMidterm MentionedFinal Mentioned
“The quizzes, mid-term, and if you listen to the lecture.”
PHIL300
“He gives a lecture of the previous week”
PHIL300

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Great course, amazing professor. Not an easy A, but if you're actually looking to LEARN.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Professor Schubert has amazing/inspirational lectures.”

📈 Effort For Grades

32/100

“Don't expect an easy A. You definitely need to put in 110% to succeed.”

⚖️

24/100

“He is an .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's very intelligent
  • Amazing professor and an all great guy. Lectures are engaging and funny.
  • He is super rude, and calls students out and embarrasses them in front of the whole class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Not an easy A, but if you're actually looking to LEARN.
  • Get ready to work hard if you want to make it in the class.
  • He is a very though grader and .

Theme 3

🧭 About Fit

  • If you want to challenge yourself, take this class!
  • if you are really interested in the topic and if you are willing to work hard.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

171

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across many years with consistent themes of rigor, strong lectures, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 569
4 out of 527
3 out of 533
2 out of 523
1 out of 519

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 8

B range

15

B+ 6 · B 9

C range

5

C+ 3 · C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2