Andrew Messchaert

PHIL109 · PHIL101 · PHIL106 · PHILOSOPHY109 · PHIL103 · PHIL107 · PHIL106107109 · PHILP106 · PHILOSOPHY106 · PHIL · PHIL10 · PHILOSOPHYP109 · PHILOSOPHY108 · PHILOSOPHY · INTRO · PHILIOSPHY107 · LOGIC · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 90/100
RMP rating: 4.2/5
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Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

Take him for a fun, discussion-heavy philosophy course that rewards basic effort with strong grades.

Best fit · Easy A HunterHilarious and wittyDiscussion-drivenEasy if you do the workAttendance optionalSarcastic devil's advocate

Students praise him as funny, brilliant, and the most memorable philosophy professor at the college.
Course content is approachable and an easy A if you complete work and put in light effort.
; a small minority felt his .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students repeatedly say complete the work, study a bit, and use for an easy A.

Almost all ; the one online review is a memorial only.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Philosophy topics can be abstract, but he makes them fun and understandable for most students.

Difficulty comments come from in-person courses; online has no content difficulty detail.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

and he says so explicitly.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Vast majority call him great, funny, and a must-take; a few strongly disliked his style or perceived bias.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Easy A if work is done; but overall chill grading with .

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Workload

Light

78/100

, and research assignments without heavy load.

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Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Widely loved for , and making philosophy exciting.

Format shift

Teaching praise is overwhelmingly in-person; online is only a tribute.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and a handful of easy tests.

Format shift

Assessment mix described only in in-person reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person students describe hilarious, interactive philosophy classes that are easy if you do the work, with and strong affection for his wit.

Main concern

A few students felt he pushed personal views or was annoying over time.

What students said

“Very easy class. You don't even need to attend & he tells you that. As long as you do the work & put in some effort you should have no problem passing.”
PHILP106

“EASY A IF YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK. FUNNY INSTRUCTOR SO MADE CLASS VERY FUN.”
PHIL107

“ and laughing at his Jon Stewart-esque sarcasm.”
PHILOSOPHY106

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Single memorial note after his passing; no usable online course-experience detail.

Main concern

No substantive online teaching or .

What students said

“It with a sad heart that Professor Messchaert is no longer alive. He passed away from a head trauma injury. May he rest in peace.”
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Exam style

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Students describe a small number of easy tests if you study, with and .

Few easy testsStudy enough to passExtra credit available

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Only five easy tests if you and research assignments.

Easy testsDaily stamped homeworkExtra credit

“ONLY 5 EAST TEST AS LONG AS YOU STUDY. 2 RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS.”
PHIL107

“HE DOES GIVE ; DONT MISS OUT ON IT.”
PHIL107

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“EASY A IF YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK. FUNNY INSTRUCTOR SO MADE CLASS VERY FUN. .”
Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting humor, optional attendance, and .

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He is the most enjoyable prof I've had so far. I don't think I've had this much fun learning before.”

😂 Humor & Energy

90/100

“just so damn hysterical. He's so smart but so approachable”

🅰️ Easy A Path

86/100

“EASY A IF YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK. FUNNY INSTRUCTOR SO MADE CLASS VERY FUN.”

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88/100

“Very easy class. You don't even need to attend & he tells you that.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and laughing at his Jon Stewart-esque sarcasm.
Funny and witty as hell. He knows his stuff and will help you as much as possible.
He makes the difficult topics easier to understand and is always willing to help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

As long as you do the work & put in some effort you should have no problem passing.
he does make it easy to get an A.
Dont BS on the essays and you'll be fine! I got a B and I didnt try!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

if you dont think the same as him, your wrong.
I am greatly concerned about this professor's neutrality.
super easy class, but BORING!

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Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

36 reviews spanning about 13 years with consistent praise for humor and ease, though older and mostly pre-2015.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Andrew Messchaert

Take him for a fun, discussion-heavy philosophy course that rewards basic effort with strong grades.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Optional

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

😂 Humor & Energy

🅰️ Easy A Path

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Concerns

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