PHIL 1710

You don't really have to do the readings for this class until you write the paper. There are two 7-8 page papers and two 3-5 page papers. You just have to read a section or two to write a paper and taking notes in class helps a lot. You don't even have to go to class, but I always come back because Langsam is so emphatic about the topic of Human Nature

Langsams lectures can get boring unless you like philosophy but there are no midterms/finals so that is nice. The papers are VERY toughly graded so be careful as its your entire grade. Its a nice way to get rid of your second writing requirement though

Do this class for the second writing requirement. You have to write two 6-8 page papers and two 3-5. The discussions arent hard, and lecture is reasonably interesting, Langsam just overviews different topics you can expand on in your papers

Great intro to philosophy for those who are not comfortable with the subject. Easy going professor, funny lecturer at times, dry at other points. Two 5-7 page papers, two 2-3 page papers. Not bad at all.

This class was dealthy boring. Professor Langsam is a cutie pie but the material at times is very bland. The marks consist of 4 papers (first 30%, second 30%, third and fourth (due at same time) 30%) and 10% for discussion. Creativity with the papers is a no go for this class. Simple, mundane thinking is what this course requires!

If you are going to take this class DO NOT get Benjamin Richards as your TA. He is a weird dude and not very helpful. Class discussions were non existant largely due to the fact that Ben likes to shut people down so everyone eventually stops talking. However, discussions are a good time to check e-mails, facebook, read the newspaper, etc.

There are much better phil courses avaliable. If you can take something else, do it.

He's the man.

He's quite fantastic. Really organizes all the material in an easy and accessible way, especially as a philosophy professor. I loved the material this semester. The focus is in your papers (4 papers, ~20 pages total). It's a great introductory philosophy course, and depending on your TA, you may have an easy time getting good grades or not.

I really enjoyed this class. The material is interesting, Langsam is a good lecturer, and Craig is a good TA. If you feel solid in your writing, this class is a great GPA booster.

I thought Langsam was a great professor and was really nice. If you go to class then you do not need to do the readings. However, your class grade is solely based on your TA. Do not take Benjamin Richards.

Not a hard class at all. Only graded on 4 papers. Material is somewhat interesting, and Langsam is a quality lecturer.