ecxellent professor very kind and helpful makes course interesting

excellent professor, very helpful and kind, very knowledgeable. she sometimes tries to make things more simple for us than they really are, but i think many students expect this

her assignments are definately slighlty hard but she is not a bad prof, the material is itself hard and she makes it ineresting.also she is very helpful and explains well

Like most classes, if you show up and pay attention, you'll find minimal difficulty.

5 Quizzes, she drops one. 2 Papers worth 45% and one final worth 15%. The final was cumulative, but were just slight variations from past quizzes. She provides a study sheet, so if you take good notes and study from the sheet, you should do fine on the quizzes. The papers were a bit off, I'm not sure what she's looking for.

Hardest course I've ever taken. Notes do not match the material on quizzes. You must read the material numerous times to understand. She knows what she's teaching, but it's hard for a student to understand. Not recommended for an intro class.

I liker her classes and think shes one smart lady. Weekly quizzes a bit of a pain but they'r helping me learn!!

She is a good professor. I think the weekly quizes were very helpful especially to study for the final which is work very little only 15 %. She tries to explain everything so that everyone understands. Not easy buttt def. anyone can get an A if u come everyday and try

Got an A without buying text book. Don't need to take notes, just listen and remember for final. Prof has photographic memory. Quizzes are hard, but you get 50 points just for taking them. Final is rehash of old quizzes. One paper + rewrite. Easy A if you try - B- if you don't.

Hard but very good

Extremly easy class!!! no need to buy textbook. just listen and take notes. 15 quizzes drops the lowest 2. Final is not hard at all. An easy A.

To be honest, I was asleep for the most part of the class every day. I attained a B in this class without the textbook and without trying. And I'm not that smart of a dude. She gives weekly quizzes. The best part about that is that she pretty much uses the same questions on the final. Very nice and helpgul teacher. She also knows what she's saying.

She is an awesome teacher, she has a great personality. Shes quite helpful too. Just quizzes every week, 1 paper assignment, no midterm, and final has only multiple choice! loved her.

Just take notes and u'll be fine. DONT buy textbook, you can find materials on the web. Gives weekly quizzes (final has the same questions as quizzes) 1 paper Pass/fail bases (she didnt fail anyone.Easy class. Very sweet prof.

Don't need a book, though need good class notes. Take all the quizes. Very easy A. The paper is easy 2 pages pass/fail.

Shes pretty passionate about her teaching and what she's teaching. Definitely knows her stuff. She gives quizzes for attendance record but she always answers questions you have before giving the quiz. She is funny and makes the subject interesting. Great artist~! Just read the materials (not alot) on blackboard and you'll be fine.

She's funny and passionate about her teaching and what she's teaching. Quizzes are easy if you read the material(not a lot) and she answers any questions prior to quizzes.

she is not a easy prof.its very hard to get PASS in the pass/fail paper,lec are boring,its very easy to get C in this course because she gives some free points in every quizes but its really really hard to bet B+ n above.i m not recommending her.

shes a nice lady but tough grader for paper. -1% for each day late. random quizzes on readings but gives free points. she'll tell you if she's giving a quiz in the beginning of class and you can ask questions. classes get pretty boring sometimes. dont really recommend. not best, not worst. hard A but probably not impossible.

She's easy, doesn't grade paper(just pass/fail) quizzes (drops the lowest scores) and one exam. Very easy class and she's a generous grader. Cant believe ppl are complaining.

It was a privilege to be in her memory and mind capstone course. She is one of the best professors at Baruch college. There were no surprises, she is very fair when it comes to grading. Class was boring at times but it was mostly due to the material. Her class really makes you think philosophically. Thanks for a wonderful semester Amy. -Ron

An Amazing professor was very helpful and I can't believe how she explains thing, just makes it so understandable and clear. There is no txtbook so you save money there and she makes the class interesting and her examples are the best totally worth it to take her. Take this from a person who hated philosophy until he took her.

Really nice professor. Energetic & passionate about philosophy. Material is a bit boring and concepts are a bit hard to grasp, but she's really intelligent. It's hard to stay awake in her class, but do the readings and take down notes and you'll do fine. The quizzes are good for refreshing your memory, and she drops the lowest quiz grade.

Easy and fun professor to take. Very bouncy and lively, gives amazing examples and its just so easy to understand the material. Quizzes every week are extremely easy, easy final paper with a rewrite. Overall a fun teacher to have. Loved every minute of taking her class, participate and she gives free 3% on your grade. Take her for a good time.

she is the best professor ever!she is clear,gives a lot of examples during the lecture,and funny.you won't fall asleep as long as you keep up with her and try to absorb what she's saying.she's trying to make material as easy as she can.15 quizzes,free points (3-4 of 10) just for statistical questions, 1 paper, 1 final similar to quizzes.take her!!!

She gives 1-2 pop quizzes a week so attendance is mandatory. She is a really good professor and encourages everyone to give their opinions, even if it puts the class off schedule. Show up, participate and take excellent notes and you will do fine. No textbook required.

Great Professor!!! textbook is not required. No midterm. just weekly quizes, which are exactly from the notes in class,and 1 Paper. Final is curved. I highly recommend her! TAKE HER.

This class seems a little intimating at first. You know Phil is hard to digest and absorb. However, I really like Prof. Amy's personality and passion about teaching phil. She's a great teach but subject is just uneasy and boring. Weekly quiz is crucial part of your grade, one 3page paper, and a cumulative final.

She has a corky but not out of the ordinary personality. The workload is light and if you spend time on the readings you'll pass the 3 tests and the final. Lord bless her she tries to be clear, but the readings are better for understanding the material.

She's a really nice professor, and tries to make the subject easy and understandable for everyone. Just put some effort in and you should be fine

At first I was not interested at all to take this class. Professor made the class very easy and clear. There are 10 quizzes and a couple of essays. I did very well in her class

Professor Trautwein has a great sense of humor which makes her classes very enjoyable. She does not make you feel like there is only one way about things (as some Philosophy professors might). She will explain anything that you ask her to and does not belittle any questions or responses. To top things off, she is VERY knowledgable and well-rounded.

Professor Trautwein is very nice and very knowledgable in her area of study. She gives at least one quiz a week along with 8 short assignments a term paper and a final. Fair grader. Class can get confusing but she is always willing to answer questions

Trautwein is a great prof. She is very intelligent, and will challenge you. If you're looking for an easy A this might not be the class, but if you're genuinely interested in philosophy you'll love her class. Short Quizzes every week, short arguments and evaluation, 1 paper, and a final. She's a fair grader, and gives points for taking the quiz.

I took Trautwein my first semester and she was great. Her classes can be a bit long cause it's a lecture and review of our readings, but she can make it pretty fun. She's really approachable, so if you have any questions, she can usually answer them. No textbook, just beware of weekly pop quizzes. They're easy, but reading assignments help.

Shes a good professor because she knows her work. She gives quizzes often but there worth only 5%. I think she is logical on how she grades because of how its structured. Take alot of notes and just do good on her test. She gives as much feedback you need. A fast grader so she doesn't make you wait. You know where you are at in her class

If you're a slacker don't take this class. If you're looking for an easy A with little to no work don't take this class. If you're interested in learning and engaging in dialogue that will foster a new way of thinking I highly recommend her. There's a method to her madness and if you're genuinely interested you won't regret taking her. Recommend.

Really intelligent professor. I felt like I learned a lot from the class and she really expanded my mind. No big tests, so as long as you do your work you will get an A.

Absolutely fantastic professor. Made the class engaging and facilitated some really deep discussions. No tests, 1-2 pop quizzes a week, 2 5 page essays. PARTICIPATE. She'll recognize the effort you're putting into the class and reward you accordingly. Would 100% take again.

Very knowledgeable about large realms of philosophy. Impressive depth to her classes. She lectures at a relatively high level so make sure to keep extensive notes in case you can't logically follow the lecture. Ask questions and participate, she recognizes this. Makes it easy to study and provides lots of material in Blackboard. Responds to emails.

Yes, there will be a good amount of reading (welcome to baruch). If you want an "easy A" perhaps you should look elsewhere. If you enjoy philosophy and like to participate in class discussions then you should take her class. Participate, read, and show up and you'll do fine. She is one of the few professors that actually cares about her students.

Professor Trautwein is a very quirky happy professor even though the class is rigorous. She lets you make up 2 quizzes in the semester, one in the first half and one in the second half. Prepare for one to two quizzes every week. Quizzes right after the lecture, so you have to pay attention to the lecture because questions are all based on that.

Trautwein is okay. She is very knowledgeable about philosophy. This semester I felt that the class was disorganized and some of us were confused about the concepts. 4 tests in total, 2 assignments and participation is your grade. Each test is 15 percent and 15 percent for the assignments. It is a ethical theories and fallacies class. Hard A, easy B

Prof Trautwein is very boring, but she cares about her students. No final/midterm, 2 essays (1 P/F, 1 graded), 4 exams. Drops lowest exam score. Accessible outside of class. Lots of reading. PARTICIPATE! Curves exam grades. Make sure to take good notes.

Really great professor! Each class was super interesting and she's super kind. She didn't give too much reading, and not many tests. Highly recommend!

I don't know what is wrong with people who complain about the lectures and her classes in general. An incredibly intelligent, friendly professor who is passionate about philosophy and cares about her students. Just read the required readings and you will be glad to be in her class

Professor Trautwein gives 3 short arguments and write reviews to your peers, 3 exams, but can take a make-up exam if you have a very low score to replace it. Lots of reading to do. Lectures are very important for the exams. No final. Professor is good and cares for us to pass.

The Professor seems like she cares about her students. Her office hours are helpful! Three total tests. Tests take up to 51% of your grade so make sure to go to all the classes. Her classes can be boring sometimes but she uses real situations to help make it interesting. Also she takes plagiarism very seriously so make sure to cite everything!!

She is a really nice professor, cares about her students and funny. Lectures get boring and talks the entire class time but you have to take notes because test is based on the lectures. Short arguments are very easy. I recommend this class.

Her lectures are all talking and conversation with no slideshows or anything. She just writes on the whiteboard the whole time so definitely take your own notes. The short arguments are easy, and as long as you make an honest effort you'll be okay. She is very nice and I like that she goes over the test answers right after everyone finishes!

She is a great professor, she writes everything on the board, so just pay attention and pop quizzes will be easy.

She is an excellent professor in general; but, you must pay attention and attend every class since she assigns pop quizzes, which, contrary to popular belief, do improve the grade point average. Because you are given all of the answers in the lecture. She is informative. But tends to talk a lot, so class will be VERY BORING if not participating.

Very good and concise lectures. A lot of quizzes and a final essay based on in-class discussed topics. Overall easy and interesting

She is honestly an amazing teacher. She's nice and answers any questions you may have about anything she talks about. She does give quite a bit of quizzes but they are all very easy if you pay attention to her and write notes as well. Talks a lot and could get a little boring from time to time BUT it's necessary to pay attention!

Amy mostly talks all period and writes notes on the board, she gives random quizzes very often so its in your best interest to pay attention/take notes in class. Theres no final,just a paper, but she gives plenty of time to write. She assigns a ton of readings on perusall, all you have to do is comment. Shes sweet though, wouldnt mind taking again.

truly so passionate ab what she teaches. quiz at the end of almost every class but insanely easy, straightforward questions just pay attention n take notes during lecture. drops 2-3 lowest quiz grades. 1 final paper thats straightforward-15% of grade. light workload light class incredibly nice and caring teacher take for easy A

Professor Trautwein's lectures can be hit-or-miss, but engage with her teaching style and you'll do well. Lots of pop quizzes, so attendance is key. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for preparing for exams.

The answers of the quizzes given in class are explained during the lecture, but because the question may be hard to comprehend due to the limited time she gives it can be very easy to get it wrong. You'll need to put a lot of effort in this class, but you will get to read very interesting stuff!

Professor Trautwein is very passionate about philosophy. There are a lot of readings before classes. 3 tests plus 1 final exam and a in-class. Additionally, the class was put into groups to talk about ideas for an essay we had to write in class. She is available during office hours and is helpful. But sometimes, she only views ideas her own way.