PHIL 1410

Great and easy class! There are three non-cumulative exams and weekly homework assignments aren't too bad. Professor Boone definitely has the student's best interest--the way exams are graded it's impossible to get below a 50, and he will remove a question if the majority of the class gets it wrong. You also get a one-page front and back cheat sheet for every exam. It was interesting to see a more mathematical/quantitative approach to philosophy; some of the truth tables and information for the second exam were a bit boring/overly theoretical, but learning logical fallacies and examining the philosophy of statistical reasoning was definitely interesting! And the third exam will be very easy if you have any experience with statistics. If you go to class and take notes, there really isn't any need to read the textbook unless you're confused about certain sections. Lecture attendance isn't mandatory, but Professor Boone is a personable and engaging lecturer (even though the content can get a bit dry), so I recommend going! I was a little worried since this was my first-ever philosophy class, but this was a great way to fill an arts and sciences requirement as a STEM major, and I learned more about recognizing and dismantling good and faulty arguments. Take this class!! (Fall 2024)

100% would recommend. Super easy A if you show up to lecture, take notes, and do your homework. Professor Boone is a great lecturer and there's no surprises on tests. Go to lecture or read the textbook and you'll be fine. Taken Fall 2024