The best part of this course was the professor’s wil ingness to help students, expert knowledge and engaging lectures. This course is intellectually challenging. Some students found the expectations for the final paper unclear and little feedback on student performance throughout the semester. This course could be improved by offering students time to have smal group discussions prior to lecture, and scheduling the class to meet twice a week instead of once. Prospective students should be prepared for a challenging course with a significant amount of reading. Students will also find that background knowledge of Descartes would be beneficial to understanding course material.