The best aspect of this course was the diverse philosophical subjects students got to explore through well-organized debates, discussions and class lectures. Students also found the sessions with the teaching assistants extremely helpful. The worst aspects of this course included the dul lectures, the long readings, and the vague essay expectations. The course would be improved if the lectures were clearer and more engaging. Prospective students should know that this is a very interesting introductory philosophy course that does require reading and a little thinking outside the box.

Students praised this course for being a great introduction to philosophical thought and for having useful and supportive discussion sections. Perceived issues with the course largely centered on a broadly felt dislike of the lecture style of the course with some students finding the lectures boring and others finding that the instructor wasn’t engaging. Suggestions for improvement varied. Most students suggested making the course more engaging either by shrinking the lecture size so students could ask questions and discuss ideas in class or by making lectures more stimulating. Prospective students should know that the course required no prior knowledge, although students should be prepared to do a fair amount of reading and writing and be ready to pay attention during lectures.