Chad Bogosian

PHIL1 · PHIL1CH · PHIL1A · PHIL2 · PHIL1D · PHIL3 · PHIL1C · 105 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 55/100
RMP rating: 3.4/5
Take again: 51.52%
Difficulty: 3.6

The decision

Take Bogosian only if you are ready to read deeply, keep up with structure, and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing lecturerTough graderReading heavyExam and discussion focusedHigh expectations

Students are sharply , and knowledgeable and calling him confusing, unresponsive, and harsh.
Grades , and discussion boards, so mistakes can be costly.
The course , and ask for help, but it is a poor fit for easy-grade seekers.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

31/100

Getting an A is difficult because , and many students report B or C outcomes despite effort.

Both formats show strict grading, with online students emphasizing discussion-board rules and and papers.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Philosophy , and often fast-paced even when students like his lectures.

Online reviews mention self-discipline and , while and demanding exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Attendance and participation appear important because missing class, readings, or .

, while online comments describe strict discussion-board participation rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

He is recommended by students who want a serious philosophy class, but many others warn against him because of , and support issues.

Both formats are polarized, with online reviews slightly more focused on support problems and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

26/100

Students frequently call him a , and several say small mistakes, exams, or .

Format shift

Online strictness centers on discussion boards and exams, while , and attendance.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

The course requires steady reading, lecture viewing or , and discussion work.

Format shift

Online workload includes readings, videos, and discussion boards, while , exams, and papers.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

His teaching is polarizing, with strong praise for knowledge and engagement balanced by complaints about and weak support.

Format shift

Online students split over clarity and email support, while and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades are repeatedly described as , or discussion boards.

Format shift

Online reviews often mention discussion boards and exams, while and two papers or writings.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews praise his knowledge and engaging lectures but repeatedly warn that and .

Main concern

Missing class or .

What students said

“His lectures were entertaining and he is very knowledgeable.”
PHIL1

“There is only 4 exams and 4 writings the entire course that make up your grade.”
PHIL1

“Your entire grade is based off of 4 exams and 2 papers.”
PHIL1CH

Remote format

Online

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are highly divided, with many praising clear Canvas structure and lectures while , and stressful discussion-board standards.

Main concern

Online students who need quick support or and .

What students said

“ and Canvas.”
PHIL1C

“Doesn't respond to email, doesn't update lecture or announcements.”
PHIL1C

“ and exams.”
PHIL1C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because and several students say study guides or lectures did not clearly match exams.

Exam HeavyFew Grade ItemsStudy Guides May Not Match Exams

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe exam-heavy grading with few assignments and .

Exam HeavyFew Grade ItemsNo Makeups

“We got 2 assignments and 3 tests for the entire semester.”
PHIL1

“No make ups at all and he offers no solutions.”
PHIL1

Online

Online reviews clearly mention exams and discussion boards, but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book status, or formal proctoring.

Exam HeavyDiscussion BoardsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

“ and exams.”
PHIL1C

“ , but you will have no opportunity to review the .”
PHIL1

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ and read, and you will enjoy the class.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“His lectures were entertaining and he is very knowledgeable.”

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26/100

“Your entire grade is based off of 4 exams and 2 papers so you're cooked if .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

55/100

“ though I didn't get a high grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and he is certainly smart.
His teaching style is relational and engaging.
His lectures seem .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Not a single person got an A this semester.
He is a .
You have to complete the work and .

Theme 3

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and exams.
His .
There is only 4 exams and 4 writings the entire course that make up your grade.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews with detailed evidence across both online and in-person formats and a strongly consistent split in student experience.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 547

4 out of 59

3 out of 57

2 out of 520

1 out of 522

Course coverage

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PHIL1C14 reviews

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

A 7 · A- 4

B range

B+ 7 · B 11 · B- 3

C range

C+ 8 · C 4

D range

D+ 3

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Rather not say 1

Chad Bogosian

Take Bogosian only if you are ready to read deeply, keep up with structure, and x x x x x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Depends

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

👍 Recommendation Fit

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📝 x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Take Bogosian only if you are ready to read deeply, keep up with structure, and .

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