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Philosophy

Marcelo Pimentel

PHIL111 · PHIL101 · PHIL106 · PHIL110 · PHIL100 · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
87.18%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want real critical-thinking growth and will read deeply and write carefully, not for an easy A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDeep feedbackGet ready to readInspirationalCritical thinking focusThorough grader
  • He gives unusually detailed feedback that many say transforms how they think and write.
  • Expect and .
  • Most students adore him; a .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

and thorough posts can earn high grades, but As.

Online discussions are graded more strictly; and care can carry you.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Material is college-level philosophy that forces deep thinking rather than memorization.

Both formats emphasize thinking and reading load; online adds weekly post intensity.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

; in-person often expects presence and participation.

; in-person participation matters more.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

Most call him life-changing and inspirational despite a vocal minority who find him too tough.

Strong online and in-person praise; harshest complaints cluster online.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

but can feel strict on discussions.

Format shift

; many still call him fair if you meet specs.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Weekly readings, discussions, and ; not busywork-light.

Format shift

Online weekly posts and long emails increase load; in person balances lecture and tests.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Passionate, clear, and professor.

Format shift

Excellent in both formats when students engage the .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Discussion posts, readings, and .

Format shift

Online is discussion/quiz heavy; in person adds participation and tests from readings.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and inspiring; attendance and engagement matter, and lectures open big ideas without being a free A.

Main concern

Not an easy A; you must read, participate, and think deeply.

What students said

“ because you want an easy A, you will not find that here.”
PHIL110
“all is and care.”
PHIL106
“ and grades fast.”
PHIL110

Remote format

Online

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online PHIL is reading- and discussion-heavy with , and high expectations for depth.

Main concern

and long weekly reading can overwhelm students seeking a light GE.

What students said

“ .”
PHIL106
“Gives very detailed and .”
PHIL110
“Even when I spent an 65%!!”
PHIL106

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Quizzes and tests track the textbook; .

Weekly quizzesTextbook-based testsDiscussion-heavy gradeTwo quiz attempts sometimes

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

if you read; grades also hinge on participation and discussion quality.

Reading-based testsParticipation mattersClear feedbackNot tricky exams
“ if you read and the writing is straight forward.”
PHIL106
“ and grades fast.”
PHIL110
“ because you want an easy A, you will not find that here.”
PHIL110

Online

, and a short timed quiz; some allow two quiz attempts.

Weekly quizDiscussion boardsTextbook open useTwo attempts sometimes
“He has a test every week with 2 attempts possible and a .”
PHIL106
“Work load and . Quizzes are easy as long as you use your textbook”
PHIL110
“Each week in the , and taking a 10 question timed quiz(60 min).”
PHIL106

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I've never had a prof show such care for his students and such dedication to the material, it was so motivating and inspiring.”

Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews (28 online, 11 in and rigor. Credibility rating: High.

🎯

92/100

“Gives very detailed and .”

📚

42/100

“Get and the .”

👍 Life-Changing Class

84/100

“His class sparked my love for philosophy and critical thinking.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor P genuinely loves what he does.
  • His ability to break down complex Philosophy concepts
  • Made learning so much fun

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • His class is challenging & designed to make you THINK
  • he is a
  • Read the textbook and cite well and you'll do well.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • honestly, the sweetest professor ever.
  • He truly will help you.
  • One of the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

39

Recent reviews read by the AI

39

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

39 reviews spanning years with detailed online and in-person evidence and mostly consistent themes.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 3 · A 11 · A- 3

B range

12

B+ 2 · B 8 · B- 2

C range

4

C+ 2 · C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1