AI Rate Professor

Philosophy

Gary Kay

PHIL5 · PHIL8 · PHIL1 · PHIL12 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
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Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take him for an engaging philosophy class if and put thought into writing.

Best fit · Effort For RewardInteresting lecturesFunny and niceEssay examsMake-up optionsPhilosophy made accessible
  • Students like his humor and interesting lectures even when philosophy is hard
  • Assessment is mainly tests or paths
  • as a cool, manageable philosophy professor

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Content can be manageable with make-ups, but essays and a and effort.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

Several call the class pretty easy or moderately easy, though philosophy topics and essay stances can still challenge students.

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Is attendance flexible?

Varies

60/100

Reviews ; one notes you do not have to participate, but policy is otherwise vague.

and only from in-person reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students , and yet doable philosophy.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Make-up tests and who put in effort.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Workload

Moderate

66/100

, and a longer final paper rather than constant busywork.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Students praise interesting, enjoyable lectures and willingness to answer questions.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

and a final paper or written exams more than continuous homework.

Format shift

Based only on in-person reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person philosophy students find lectures interesting and and helpful make-ups.

Main concern

Essay exams and a .

What students said

“Philosophy is a difficult subject, but he made it interesting.”
PHIL1
“ and easy class.”
PHIL12
“If you did poorly on the test you were given the option of a .”
PHIL8

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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take-home make-up options, plus a final paper.

Essay examsMake-up testsTake-home make-up optionFinal paper

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe essay tests, optional make-ups, and ; no Lockdown Browser is mentioned.

Essay examsMake-up testsTake-home make-up
“For a life saver.”
PHIL1
“If you did poorly on the test you were given the option of a .”
PHIL8

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Philosophy is a difficult subject, but he made it interesting. He only grades you on 4 things, 3 tests & a final. For a life saver.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 in-person reviews, , and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“He made lectures enjoyable and it was a fun class even though it is hard”

📘

78/100

“For a life saver.”

👍 Recommendation

78/100

“ and easy class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • A
  • he made it interesting
  • his lectures were very interesting

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Pretty difficult in choosing a stance in positions for essay topics
  • its pretty easy just put thought into what your writng
  • Overall, a moderately easy, but dull class

Theme 3

📝

  • All of the
  • Final paper (6-8 pg) due for final

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

60/100

Evidence confidence

Six in-person reviews across several years show consistent praise for lectures and .

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

PHIL122 reviews
PHIL82 reviews
PHIL11 review
PHIL51 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

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