Troy Polidori

PHILO101 · PHIL101 · PHILOS106 · PHILOSOPHY106 · PHILOSOPHY101 · PHILOS101 · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 93/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 87.5%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want an engaging philosophy class where showing up, taking notes, and doing basic work are strongly rewarded.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing lecturesInspirationalFunny and engagingPop quizzesFair grading

Students consistently describe him as , and unusually engaging.
The class is manageable but not automatic because , and exams matter.
He is highly recommended for students who want philosophy made interesting and accessible.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

The A is very reachable with , and studying, but and exams prevent it from being effortless.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Philosophy can be abstract, but students say he makes it relatable, easy to follow, and interesting.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

92/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and inspiring.

Recommendation evidence is entirely in person and overwhelmingly positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

and fair when students attend, try the homework, and study lecture notes.

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Workload

Light

75/100

Workload is light to moderate, usually described as a , and sometimes a paper.

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All .

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students repeatedly call his , and inspirational.

Format shift

All teaching evidence is in person and highly consistent.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and sometimes a term paper rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

All .

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

lectures, fair expectations, and a manageable workload.

Main concern

Pop quizzes and .

What students said

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“Show up to class, write down the notes and you will pass.”
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Remote format

Online

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Exam style

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and final formats supported by lecture notes, with .

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Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and pop quizzes, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

MidtermFinalPop QuizzesLecture Notes Help

“Grade is accumulated by 7 Quizes, Home work, and ”
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“There is a midterm and final but as long as you study the lecture notes you'll pass.”
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Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Polidori is a must have experience.”
Voice snapshots generated from 27 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation strength. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“His lectures made me think critically, intellectually, and made me engage on the entire perception of God and us as humans.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

92/100

“If you're looking for a !”

📈 Grade Value

82/100

“Show up to class, write down the notes and you will pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He truly enjoys educating and I wish he taught science.
Professor P is passionate about Philosophy and knows the subject very well
he teaches philosophy with such a passion and on such an easy pace to follow.

Theme 2

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and 7 quizzes.
There is a midterm and final but as long as you study the lecture notes you'll pass.
only 5 hw assignments the whole semester and

Theme 3

❤️ About Student Experience

I LOVE PROFESSOR POLIDORI.
a general Ed class.
He really helps each student.

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-seven mostly detailed in-person reviews over many years show unusually consistent praise with and attendance.

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Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

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if you want an engaging philosophy class where showing up, taking notes, and doing basic work are strongly rewarded.

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