This class was epic!

This was a really fun class. Dr Kraal is super objective and makes students feel comfortable sharing any kinds of views. Lots of interesting debates.

Dr Kraal covered all the topics as thoroughly as possible and always took care to answer my questions as clearly as possible, whether it was in class or by e-mail. He is also an excellent lecturer.

He is willing to go out of his way to help.

Good Professor. Absolutely helpful assistance. Phil 220 concerns logic and first order language, so topics can be difficult to understand, but the effort Kraal invests in helping students is more than enough. STILL, if you are not willing to put in a lot of effort yourself, you will not do well!

Dr Kraal is very approachable, and his lectures are well-organised for the most part. I would even go so far as to say that he is numba one in tha hood.

This intro to phil course would not have been the same without Dr Kraal! I took an Ancient Greek phil course before I transferred from another College and though the material was interesting, I was always falling asleep during the lectures. Kraal's lectures flow well and I found it very easy to pay attention the entire time.

Anders Kraal has a peculiarly skillful way of asserting and defining concepts, which consists in carrying out his inquiries in front of the class; as though he has just begun to consider the questions. His attempt to thoroughly examine the concepts from every angle is most impressive.

He is sooooo nice!!! Although Phil is not my thing, Anders is definitely a very good prof! He replies email real quick, answers questions patiently and the quizzes were really easy. Take his course without hesitate!

This prof is worth taking, his teaching style is like no other. Right now I'm studying for my final exam and reminiscing about all the classes this term and the term before - in 314. It's going to be a sad moment when I hand in my exam and leave the classroom this Wednesday. Will I ever see The Great Kraal again? Only time will tell...

Ended up dropping this course the last time I took it: logic doesn't come to me easily. Thankfully, this prof was MUCH more helpful than the last one. Actually, to be totally frank, I wuv Kwaal.

MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND CLASS AND DO THE GORSH-DARN READINGS! The tests can be pretty unpredictable: for me at least, sometimes they seemed easy, other times they seemed hella tough, yadadamean? Also, take advantage of his office hours, there lurks an unusually remarkable mind behind that perfectly sculpted forehead of his.

Don't be late, don't EVER be late. Pro-Tip: Sit in the front-est row of class, lean in as he teaches, and DO NOT look at your notebook or laptop while taking notes. Rather, stare into his eyes the entire time. This way, you will absorb as much Kraal-ness as possible - altering your vibrations and bringing you to a higher state of consciousness.

Easy course. Lectures can be boring. However, this prof is very nice and helpful.

First time taking a course with Kraal, and I hope to take as many more as I can. Hope that he's teaching 316 next year!

Good teacher, would take again. Beware though: his midterms, quizzes and tests are laughably simple and then the final will blow you over like a hurricane. Make sure you study for it.

I had him for half of my Phil 100 course, and I was so sad to see him go. He made learning the material a breeze, and honestly I passed the course without doing the readings but I would recommend doing them. He was easy to understand, respected his students, had the best lectures and was awkwardly adorable.

Best prof ever. Looking forward to Phil 316 with him next year!

Dr. Kraal is the best lecturer at UBC. It is obvious that he is very interested in all that he teaches, and he uses language and examples that make any intricate philosophical argument easy to understand. My favourite professor by far; would highly recommend any of his courses. Philosophy 100, 316, 349.

This was my first Phil class ever and it was an amazing experience. He answers emails quickly, is VERY clear with what is expected, makes complicated ideas easy to understand, outlines exactly what you need to know. Kraal. Is. Amazing. Yes you do have to read a lot, but trust me, you won't mind at all. He 100% deserves his high rate my prof rating.

Yes. It is quite hard. However, as you might expect from a philosophy class, you get to think a lot about a lot of stuff. I guess that makes it worth it. The prof makes it easier for you to understand the arguments but if you read the textbook you wonder if those writers are trying to trick you. Nonetheless, you don't really need the textbook.

GREAT PROF

Love him!! Awesome prof

His class was not easy, BUT it is if you attend all of his lectures and carefully take notes. Be sure to do the textbook readings at least once, and review class notes, and you're sure to do well: he's a fair grader. Oh... and he's SO ADORABLE! Seriously! I wish he were my son, I'd mollycoddle him with all my heart!

I have learn so much thing from him. So much good professor he is. I respect so much, I bow down I worship like a God to him. As we say, he is making hexie shehui in this dominion. You have to attend his lectures because they are so much good & if you do not attend them, you might miss important thing! Please be good student for he is good teacher!

Took his philosophy of religion course since this is probably the highest rated professor in every possible world. You can feel his fondness of the subject from the way he talks, and all the books he carries around! Cute accent and looks like a Saint version of Rubert Friend. Such a pleasure to attend lecture throughout the term.

You can tell he puts a lot of work into his lectures! He's really young - and I'm guessing he's only been teaching for one or two years - but he's still a really impressive prof! I've had some amateur profs who have been horrible, but Kraal's lectures are awesome, and the way he does assignments/tests is pretty fair. Kraal will tickle your fancy.

TA was terrible, prof was great - scaled up 5% before the final. Super reasonable final. Great class overall

Holy moley guacamole! I transferred to UBC just recently, and this has been my favourite professor so far. I'm pretty deep into my sociology degree, but I might just consider a phil minor now. Would definitely like to have an excuse to take more courses with him in my last year of uni! I was blown away by this gentleman, his acoustics are good too!

By golly, this man is a bloody legend! I received most of my prior education across the sea, at the University of Bedfordshire. I knew that UBC would be a step higher, but I did not expect to come across professors like Kraal: he chooses his words exquisitely carefully, and shows much concern for his students. He is, as they say, "fantabulous"!

My English is not so well, but I try to be good student in class and pay attention. Professor Kraal is easy to follow because he write things on the board and he very organised in his lectures. He answer any questions too, only says "don't put up hands!" when it is late in class and he is running out of time to teach the students. Very good man he

Really good lecture format and presentation. He presents in a calm, cool, monotone manner, and it's really effective. Let's just say that I wish I could listen to him lecture for all of my courses... Dr Kraal is, as young people say, "number one in the hood". The way he moves his hands, walks around, moves his eyes, etc. all flows harmoniously.

While I'm not sure if I would call him the best philosophy professor at UBC, he is definitely up there. His lecturing format is very organised, usually; and he always deals with questions as thoroughly as possible. Every lecture is an informative one, and goes into more depth about the reading (e.g. historical context), so don't skip his classes!

Great prof! I'm currently taking phil316 with him, and I kinda regret not having taken 315, but he filled us in on what we need to know from 315 within the first few weeks of 316, so it shouldn't be too bad. He always teaches us the background when he starts the course, so you don't even necessarily need to have taken previous philosophy courses!

Miss his classes a ton. Kraal is a newbie prof, but he's still really good at teaching. You'll walk away from every class with more knowledge and a more complete understanding of whatever topic was being taught. Even if you're not into philosophy or majoring in it, Kraal is able to present materials in a genuinely interesting way.

Pretty good prof, but make sure you get your notes from someone if you miss class! His lectures always build on the course readings, so don't expect to get everything you need to know from the readings alone. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to be one of his students!

Super good prof. I was specifically impressed by his explanations of the historical/biographical contexts of the philosophy/-ers we studied. Would take again!

Professor Kraal is one of the greatest men I have ever encountered. He's super intelligent and clear, making complicating things very easy to learnas long as you go to lectures. Ask questions, but be prepared to get intellectually spanked, this guy is a logical monster. I'll be taking every class by him that I can.

I love this guy. Such a great prof. He's a bit savage and will shut down your argument if it sucks and you get too worked up but it's so funny.

Dr Kraal rekindled my interest in philosophy by showing the hugely significant role it has played in the development of our history, AND by showing how philosophy itself has been influenced by history. I recommend visiting him during his office hours cause he's very helpful AND so that you can gaze into his eyes up close in high definition 4K 1080p

Throwing another 5 star review in the pile. Kraal is a stellar prof - not to be missed. He makes everything so accessible but still challenging. His lectures and expectations are crystal clear. He's funny, interesting, insanely well-informed. His classes are unfailingly the highlight of my semester. Do NOT miss a chance to take a class with him. A+

AMAZING prof!! Take his class you will not regret it!! He has a great sense of humour and keeps his lectures interesting! Be sure to have a clear understanding of ALL the readings before taking the midterm and final. As well, take notes in class because he does not post his slides!

Great prof, amazing person to talk to. Go see him during his office hours (not set hours)

His lectures are always far from boring and add background information which you won't find in the text (so at least get notes from someone if you're gonna be absent). He holds a very special place in my heart, it has been an honour attending his lectures. An honour which I have not been worthy of. I thank the heavens for his existence.

Really genuine guy who made the course enjoyable for me. Very helpful and approachable too. Philosophy isn't really my thing and this was just taken as an elective, but I'm glad I took it with him jaja!

Really laidback, yet worthy of maximal respect. When I am in his prescence, I am but an ant. A little, trembling ant. He'll crack a couple chuckles here and there, but his lectures are generally awe-inspiring, like listening to a Max Richter track while you're on 3 or 4 tabs of acid. Don't procrastinate on your assignments if you want to do well!

Incredible prof, definitely the best i've had in my 3 years at UBC. Super interesting speaker, very sharp and witty with jokes also.

pretty decent prof

Dr. Anders is a great professor. He makes his lectures interesting and engaging. He might post his lectures (video or audio) at the end of the term before the final, so you'll need to go to class to do well on the papers and midterms. His midterm was all information he went over in class.

can't wait to take another class with Kraal. Honestly his lectures were so interesting, he is super engaging and very witty. I took phil as an elective and I'm so glad I took it with him !!

Why is he like this. Why is he so good in every way.

Kraal is one of the best humans I have had the good fortune to meet. Take his class, you will not regret it.

great prof! his lectures are amazing and he's really passionate about his teachings

I loved his lectures, and he was so easy to listen to.... His voice was so soothing :) He took the time to hold extra office hours for us MWF 8am, and explained all the concepts thoroughly. He really wants us to do well (but the TA marked nearly everything sadly). Bless this man for coming to UBC, he's really amazing.

He is the best prof I've had at UBC. I'm not going into philosophy, but he makes the material so comprehensible and interesting. He is very interested in the courses he teaches, and will always answer questions in class. He is also very dreamy. 100% would take a class with him again.

Well-informed. Concise. Approachable. Dreamy. Makes difficult material easy to understand. Lecture videos were posted online. He really wants you to do well (but the TA was a relatively tough marker, and he happened to have marked everything). Nonetheless, If you have the chance, definitely take a course with Kraal!

Phenomenal proff. He really does break things in a way that practically anyone who comes to his lectures can understand. His delivery is very slow, methodical, and monotone but it's extremely effective. He also cares about his students a ton and offers plenty of time outside of class to answer questions(which I recommend). Very nice guy who cares.

During every lecture you can see how much he loves philosophy, which is really inspiring! He is extremely knowledgeable and really cares about his students. Posts lectures online which is extremely helpful. The structure of the course is three tests (one on each existentialist philosopher) then a final. The tests are very fair.

Studying Kant with Anders has been such a treat. The man is beautiful inside and out. As everyone is saying - just take his class, you won't be disappointed.

Dr. Kraal has to be one of my top 5 profs that I've taken at UBC. I'm not a philosophy major but he has inspired me to study philosophy more. He obviously loves the material and it shows in his lectures. His assignments are fair, certainly made easier by the fact that he compeled me to take a serious look at the material. A++

Fantastic Prof. Probably the best in the department. His lecture style is the perfect pace for me. And he obviously loves to teach

Very knowledgeable, entertaining, and inspirational. Always has the attention of the class and has an intimate knowledge of his material. First professor I've felt truly deserved my time to write a rating for

Anders is awesome. He comes off as really dry at the beginning and you start to think "huh, this guy ain't so special", but oh he is. Once he stars really grilling a student or explaining an idea he cares about you start to understand the hype.

Dr. Kraal is by far the best professor I have had at UBC. He explains complex philosophical theories as well as anyone, and his interest in the content always makes lectures very enjoyable. I have taken 3 classes with him so far, and will certainly take another if my degree requirements permit it.

Every exam is based off of the content of his lectures, so you must go to them, but that being said I never missed a lecture as he was amazing to listen to, one of the professors you imagined you'd have at university who would inspire you to learn about philosophy, and that he did.

One of the best profs I've ever had. Really inspiring and clear when conveying the incredibly interesting, and somewhat dense (in a good way), course material. Very approachable outside of class time! I feel I learned so much, and I hope I get to take another class with Kraal!

Take Dr. Kraal's classes- you definitely will not regret it! I'm not a phil major, but he's 100% my favourite prof. He is friendly, well-prepared, and loves to engage the class in discussions. Pay attention and get a clear grasp on the concepts, and the rest will come. Absolute gem of a man. I'm in love! P.S. He loves coffee in the morning!

Awesome prof! has a knack for explaining things that are hard to understand in a clear and engaging way. also very approachable and gives really good lectures. 10/10 would take again!

One of the best profs i have ever had

Honestly best prof ever. Would 100% try to take more classes with him!

Best prof Ive ever had. Great sense of humor and encourages class to participate in interesting discussions.

3rd course with him. Literally my favourite person in the whole world. His lectures are top-notch, so if you plan on skipping lots, it may be very difficult to understand material. But tbh Kraal's courses are a must to fully appreciate the level of teaching available at UBC. I hope he gets tenure because this man totally deserves it.

I've taken a few courses with Anders now, and he is an amazing prof! He is able to clearly break down complex concepts so that they are actually understandable, and promotes class discussion which is very entertaining at times. Another amazing semester!

A Kantian and an intellectual. Subtle humour, witty, very dedicated once he came into class to give his best shot at a lecture even though he had lost his voice. Class conversations can get a little off topic, but only because he is willing to engage with his students and their questions. Take him! No regrets.

Dr. Kraal is extremely knowledgeable about what he teaches and gives a fascinating insight into whatever topic might be at hand. Fosters great discussion, and is able to break down complex topics/arguments for students very well.

Was an absolute honour to take his class. If you are insincere in your studies, then you probably shouldn't take his classes. You need to CARE about philosophy in order to take his class, or else he will thrash your soul (or lack thereof) with his piercing, intense gaze. Overall: read your textbook, take good notes, and start writing hw in advance.

Nobody knows religion like Kraal. All the readings are PDFs, b/c he wants to help students save some money and trees. But the lectures are the important thing, and they are always such a pleasure to attend. You would never want to miss one just to listen to that exotic accent. This class was amazing.

TA marked all the papers and the final, so I guess it's up to them. The marks are only based on 2 exams and 2 papers, so make sure you know the material really well. Dr. Kraal is really knowledgeable about the history of the philosophers which makes lectures interesting. It's fun to hear him methodologically dissect students' debates in class

Dr. Kraal is an awesome lecturer. He is humble and knowledgeable, and he cares about his students. My only complaint is that his TAs are the ones who mark everything, and so my grades often vary depending on the TA (you know how it can be). Dr. Kraal also drops a lot of hints about what exam questions might be... so attend class!

Ive never taken a philosophy course in my life until I took this class with Anders. He's phenomenal!! TAKE HIS CLASS. you can really hear and feel the passion he has for what he teaches. Participation not graded but he inspires students to want to participate, and he constructively challenges us to think differently.

You only have to spend one minute in his class to be in awe of the amount of knowledge he possesses. What's more impressive is his ability to synthesize extremely complicated things into simpler lectures! His style of argument is so well balanced, you will never feel like he is weighing towards one side more. 100% would recommend!

Dr. Kraal is a great lecturer and he speaks with a slower cadence, but do not let that fool you he can cover a lot of information in depth within a few minutes and all information is relevant for the overall narrative he is developing and is testable. Class can get off topic and it would be nice if there was a limit on how long a question could be

Dr. Kraal presented arguments in a very balanced fashion. Debates were lively and I admired how professionally Dr. Kraal handled conflicting viewpoints from students. I was able to take something away from every question asked by classmates, no matter how trivial I thought they sounded.

Great experience. Very interesting in-class discussions. Readings were all downloaded free of charge.

Good prof, the material can be hard or easy depending on your learning style. He does not post lecture slides and does not of his explanation on the chalkboard (his writing is relatively hard to read). so you have to go to lecture, and you have to take notes. Overall, this is a call everyone should take as the material is eye-opening.

Never heard of this course before, apparently it's new/brought back for this year. No regrets taking it! A bit history/autobiography heavy in the beginning, but I didn't mind. Tests were fair, as was the paper. Lectures were good, but come to class if you can! No slides to be posted, since everything is spoken on written on the board. 10/10

Dr. Kraal is the best professor I have ever had by far. He is witty and challenges us in a way I have never experienced before. The content is slightly difficult for those that aren't PHIL majors, but he makes it so much easier. He typically responds to emails within a few minutes, sometimes less. Such a beautiful person. This man deserves a raise.

Dr. Kraal is straight up the only reason why my first semester at university was so enjoyable. I had his class at 9 am, but he made me want to show up. The people who gave low reviews probably didn't go to class and got low marks. Yes, this class wasn't a breeze, but if you show up and listen, you will love this guy. If I got an A, you can too!

I have never had a professor as fair and unbiased as Dr. Kraal, both towards his students and in philosophical argumentation. His character shows through his teaching; it is evident that he is knowledgable and loves to teach. Don't listen to the naysayers! They are bitter for receiving grades that reflect their true efforts (or lack there-of).

His course is based on lectures so show up and take notesssss. He is funny. No textbook, the content is not heavy in a class. Better to study with friends since everything is based on the lecture and you wanna make sure you get the right idea sand complete notes.

He's very educated and charming. The content for this class is actually hard to understand, process and remember so don't sign up for this class expecting it to be an easy first-year philosophy course. I was lost most of the time. This class is hard and there's only 2 midterms, 1 paper and final so if you mess up on any of them, good luck failing.

how can you not love the guy??? humorous yet not overboard, extremely engaging lectures. Take his discussion group if you can, shows great respect for his students :)))

THE BEST

Is this man even real why is he so good

Kraal is the best prof I've had at UBC thus far. He's charming, engaging, concise, and inspires further investigation into the subject matters he covers. His slow cadence encourages listening deeply. A bit intimidating at first but his soft side emerges as soon as you talk with him. Will continue to take his courses as much as I can. The best.

Arguably one of the most life-changing classes I have taken at UBC.

a caring and responsible professor. very humble and always willing to engage with students with no superiority though well-deserved. almost too polite that even a single dissatisfactory facial expression could stir up concern for him. not only a great teacher who is always conscious of the student perspective, also a solid existential role model.

Dr. Kraal's presentation of course material is extremely eloquent, understandable, and balanced. I entered the course with the underlying intention of vindicating my pre-held beliefs, but Dr. Kraal has inspired me (and others) to look at the evidence wherever it leads, with honest eyes. Dr. Kraal is by far the best instructor I have ever had.

Amazing prof, really encourages deeper thinking and intuition. Exams very reasonable, with average 6 written questions.

Dr. Kraal is a true Philosophy Gem. I looked forward to his online lectures during the COVID 19 crisis, and even amidst this he still was accessible and engaging. His side comments are pretty funny when they land and he makes the readings very engaging. Definitely recommend for anyone who is interested in Philosophy!

Amazing prof. No mindless note-taking off of slides, he lectures and writes main points with you. Also, the readings are pretty short for the most part.

Dr. Kraal is one of the best profs at UBC hands down. Incredibly knowledgeable and funny. Also cares about his students. That said, it was unclear how to write a strong exam - even after several e-mails with prof and TA. Grade went down with every test (of which there were 3), although my preparation and studying remained vigilant. So it goes.

Lectures are recorded so going back and taking notes is really helpful. Exams are short answers based off his lectures and have to do with each argument he brings up. Usually one question about your stance and how you would argue. Took it as an elective so wasn't very interested, but a good prof!

Dr. K is a real treasure within the phil dept, no other prof compares to him! Aside from amazing lectures, he is just an all-around good person. He is so devoted to students, answering emails immediately even if it's late into the night. He is very accommodating and does not hesitate to give detailed feedback on all assignments. So awesome!

I literally love this man so much it is unreal. I would sell my soul to listen to him lecture forever. OMG His stories are literally so funny, I canNOT. I've never taken a phil class before so this was such a surprise. 5 stars!!

will agree with some of the other posters that Dr. Kraal rambles a bit during his lectures, but I think he's a very effective instructor regardless and makes you WANT to attend lecture. his exam marking style is opaque, but if you clearly outline the philosopher's arguments, you'll be fine.

dr. kraal is so sick bro I stg.

Used to be great but now it's much harder to get a good grade despite trying just as hard, if not harder. Got an A in a past course I took with him and this time I dropped to a B even though I worked really hard.

Great lectures. Really open to discuss any questions or concerns that arise. But exams were extremely difficult.

Very much enjoyed this class. Dr. Kraal is a very clear lecturer, so if you take concise notes and follow them closely you'll be fine. For this class I think it was important to be able to identify and critique each of the arguments. So despite what others have commented, I actually found the exams challenging and exhausting but fair.

once you get used to his lecture style it is easy to figure out what is relevant examinable material and what is a tangent. Lectures focus on the assigned readings and Dr. Kraal will break down all the important points and look at arguments step by step so everything is easy to follow. No surprises on exams but they are challenging

So freaking knowledgeable. Totally in awe as I have more lectures with him. Although it's been just three weeks of course I really get how he deserves a 5/5 here. This is my first philosopher course ever. His lectures are so well structured and comprehensible that I have no problem in following at all. Strongly recommended.

My favourite professor ever. Literally speechless about how much he knows about his field of work. His lectures are fantastic, you will be mind-blown and you also will not have to read the readings in your own time because he does a fantastic job of explaining everything in the lectures. Taking many more of his classes in the future.

Dr. Kraal is a wonderful teacher. He not only is able to deliver content in a way that is clear and knowledgable but is overall a kind man and super funny as well. The marking for the course is a bit hard, but that was from the TAs and not Dr. Kraal himself.

Dr. Kraal is hilarious, his lectures are extremely clear and easy to follow, and sometimes he drops sick tracks for us on his YouTube. As this was a metaphysics course, the material covered and the readings were not easy, but he unpacks them so clearly in the lectures that you need not worry. One of the best professors I've ever had, hands down

Super dope prof, super funny and has a lot of good material and content in his lectures. Really clear when explaining just be careful if you get the wrong TA to mark your assignments and it might tankyour grades... cause he doesnt do any marking.

The best prof ever. Had him for a few classes now and no one competes. he's the reason I fill my elective credits with philosophy courses. He's extremely knowledgeable and breaks down arguments in a very systematic way. 100/10

A bit tough on grading but easy to understand lectures. I recommend going to youtube and setting him on 1.5 speed because he speaks slowly.

This class was significantly harder than I had imagined; however, he is amazing at explaining complex information. Great Prof!

the readings were not actually necessary, which was nice. however, this did result in lectures being crucial to attend. dr kraal was an amazing prof and very sweet, having lectured the day after getting his wisdom teeth removed. hes funny too; he once made our class a phenomenal rap song about descartes. dr kraal made me want to watch each lecture

Kraal is seriously an incredible lecturer. If you are reading this page- take a class with him! It's not particularly difficult if you are interested in philosophical discussions/arguments. You can get by with a good grade based entirely on lectures and really thinking the arguments presented through thoroughly.

Very very minimal readings and amazing lectures. The grading criteria was a bit confusing since it was all done by a TA, but Dr. Kraal is a really good teacher and always leaves time to answer questions. I would highly recommend taking any of his classes. He even wrote us a rap for our essay.

This is an excellent class. It's focused on Kierkegaard, and has a lot of specific readings. Good quality lectures--they allow for nuanced understanding of the content, and have context given where necessary. We were graded by three midterms and one final exam, which were totally fine. Dr. Kraal is also extremely funny and charismatic. I recommend.

Dr. Kraal is such an incredible lecturer because he is so knowledgable and respectful. His lecture is very useful and clear, which makes me want to do another degree on Philosophy. I wouldn't say it is an easy A, but it is totally worth it. If you are reading this, I highly recommend you to take a class with him!

This man singlehandedly made me interested in philosophy. I took the course just to fill in elective credits and was instantly drawn in by the all the things we learned in the course. Dr Kraal is well-versed in this subject and his passion for teaching philosophy is very clear. Overall, one of my favourite courses and prof so far at UBC!

One of the best professors Ive had at UBC. Dr. Kraal is an incredibly inspirational professor. Amazing prof for both in person and online classes. Grading criteria is super clear and he does an awesome job of contextualizing subject matter.

Anders is the reason why I wake up wanting to attend class. He's so insightful and super intelligent. He has a sense of humour and seriously cares for all of his students. His lectures were never dry and he threw in the occasional joke here and there. I didn't really care about my mark because of how much I enjoyed his class. The best prof @ UBC!

One of the best profs at UBC that have fully adapted to an online model. I was never worried about missing class since everything was recorded and easily accessible. Lectures were very very clear and interesting, even if he talks about his personal life. I daresay the best prof in the phil department! A must-take.

Witty humour and extremely focused lectures made for a highly enjoyable online class. What a great professor. Many of the ideas presented in the course changed my worldview. I highly recommend.

Honestly the rest of the reviews here do the talking, please take a course by Dr. Kraal at some point in your UBC journey, you won't regret it. This course was interesting, engaging, and hard enough where it wasn't a boring easy A but rather something that made you think. If you enjoy philosophy, take this course!

Amazing prof, the past two years I have searched his name in SSC just to take his courses. WOULD RECOMMEND

Anders has single-handedly changed my perspective of philosophy and has allowed brought me to love it. His systematic approach to explaining arguments is amazing and exactly how I need a prof to explain stuff like that. 10/10 prof. Best prof I have had at UBC

The BEST prof I've ever had. He's the nicest and is always ready to help. His classes are pretty easy if you attend the lectures and make notes properly.

Dr Kraal is so hilarious please take his course you wont regret

THE BEST PROFESSOR! Dr. Kraal goes above and beyond simply teaching his classes. He has the amazing talent of breaking down very technical philosophical arguments into simple, understandable terms. He is a difficult prof if you are not good with time pressure on exams, however he gives you all the tools you need to be successful in his lectures.

Highly recommend taking a PHIL course with Dr. Kraal! I've taken several and they have all been amazing. Funny and makes content understandable & fascinating. Only assignments in his class are occasional papers and midterms/final. You need to attend/watch all lectures and understand content to do well. Readings help but you can get by without them.

Great prof and pretty much interesting content (although it could be better), but if haven't taken any PHIL classes before and don't know how to write philosophical reasoning, I would not recommend him, cos he never explains what exactly should be done for a good grade.

All you need to know is what we learn in class so if you don't do the readings you'll honestly be fine. This man's youtube channel is crazy tho...

Honestly, so many of these rating are written by true fans of Kraal. Personally, I'm not in love with him, but his lectures and expectations are very straightforward. Explains all the readings in lectures in a very clear manner. I did 0 readings for the course, attended every lecture, took good notes and got a 94. Good prof

I love this prof. I've never had such an interesting class or professor. He is incredibly knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. He is hilarious, kind, cares about students, quickly responds to emails. He is absolutely a real gem and I hope I can have another class with him. I strongly recommend his class

His 340 is amazing! Great topics, great lectures.

love to hear "let me take you to a key passage" and "let me digress for a second"; i think there are sufficient reasons to love him, it's not irrational as some made out to be, he's not like other profs that "make you work for it" and let you drown in all the technicalities, he's loved/appreciated cuz he's able to actually help you learn something!

Loved this prof so much! His lecturing style made me actually want to attend class. He's funny and really sweet, tries to make the material easy to understand for students. It's not an easy A imo but if you have an interest in philosophy, Kraal will lay down a great foundation for you. Also, his Descartes rap should've won song of the year.

Dr. Kraal, arguably, is the best philosophy professor at UBC. However, this is only my first semester here studying under him, but I have not seen any better than him, so far. He emphasizes thinking for yourself and loves to press people on their underlying assumptions that they may hold, to allow the student to get to know their worldviews better!

lectures are more than enough for 90% of the course. would recommend doing the reading for the important topics. he was hilarious and really made the course enjoyable. exams really made you think about the content. you do need to have original ideas so do think through the material before the exam

Kraal encourages students to be independent thinkers no matter what, which I think is the most important element in philosophy. After this course, I felt I had a good grasp of everything in the curriculum: as long as you do your readings carefully, and show up to lectures, the course is not too difficult. Office hours are also very helpful.

The lectures were engaging.

Enjoyed his subtle sense of humor, and deep insights which I'd otherwise miss out on had I only done the readings and not attended lectures. Overall, very grateful to have been introduced to philosophy by such a brilliant prof!

Very very lecture-heavy, but if you understand the material and put in the effort you'll do well! He's also very accessible via email/office hours (he responds to emails almost instantly).

There seems to be an influx of false 1-star reviews. They are essentially misinformation. Kraal is extremely good at what he does: he lectures well and teaches well. As long as you attend class you'll be fine. He is also rather accommodating if you run into any trouble throughout the course, and responds to emails very quickly. Take 340 with him!

My favourite professor so far at UBC. Really inspired me to want to take more philosophy classes especially with him. So funny and really engaging in class! He is obviously very knowledgeable and his passion for philosophy really makes a difference. Looking forward to taking him again !!!!

I found his lectures fascinating, and probably could have done much better in the class if Id studied well enough. Please study for this class, if you study for no other class. Thank me later.

Professor Kraal has a very distinct teaching style. He gave us an overview of western philosophy form Plato etc, to like the 90s. You have to attend class because the only thing you can get by are your notes. Exams were ok, not hard but not easy, and they got you to really think about the material. (Don't choose this class for an easy elective).

Dr. Kraal is an engaging lecturer, and a knowledgable guy in the field of western philosophy. He gives good historical context to what he teaches, and is passionate in his work. He also can do a kickflip.

Amazing lecturer! This course is an easy A.

Hands down the best professor I have had at UBC! If you want to really learn about a topic in a super engaging way, Dr. Kraal is your guy! Also such a cutie ;)

What else is there to say? It's Kraal for crying out loud. Best professor you'll ever have. This class was so inspirational and Anders lectures with so much passion and love for philosophy. He's also super accessible and is willing to talk about anything :) Super genuine and an overall solid human being. 10/10

He is genuinely the best prof I've ever had. He is so dedicated, funny and kind. He is very helpful and knowledgeable but not an easy A. You have to put a lot of effort into the class however he makes it totally worth it by making lectures engaging. Strongly recommend his classes!!

My second term here at UBC and Dr. Kraal has made every class worth going to! For those who are Phil majors, take his 385 class without question, and for those who are not, you will not regret signing up for this class. As a Phil major, I enjoyed every class studying Kierkegaard with Anders! Also, he's highly reasonable in his exams.

Dr. Anders is amazing as usual, took this one simply because it was taught by him, and ofc learnt so much like every other time, and once again blown away by how sincere and approachable Anders is unlike other profs that just don't care to engage with students seriously. Take everything he teaches it really doesn't matter what the subject matter is

I highly recommend classes with Anders - he is the best professor I've had during my undergrad so far. He is accessible, knowledgeable, and passionate. PHIL 313 showcased the beauty and influence patristic Christianity had, which I was unaware of before, so I am thankful for this class. If you put in effort, you can succeed in his classes.

Anders is an expert in philosophy of religion. I am happy with the grade I received for the effort I put in this class. If you put in enough time towards understanding arguments and objections, you will do well. If you have an interest in learning in an unbiased environment through an easily digestible format, take this class.

Hands down the best prof I've had in my whole university experience. Dr. Kraal is very patient and knowledgeable in his field, and his Philosophy of Religion class is especially interesting and really makes you think. He is very objective with all the views he presents but also has his own stance on each matter.

I was initially registered for this class because of the 5/5 rating, and I would say this is my life-changing course, Dr. Kraal really teaches very well, and his lecture impressed me. He also leads me to reveal my passion for philosophy although I have never spoken to him a single word. But it's hard to have enough time to review for midterms.

Top tier class of Kraal's again, as expected. He knows what he's talking about and he's got a killer amount of content with neat objections. Worthwhile to get a sense of phil of relg. Had zero knowledge of it, turned out to be my best class to date. Love love love. Cheers, Dr. Kraal. Can't wait for the skateboard tricks.

He is the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are engaging, clear and not boring. His lectures are fun and detailed so it's convenient when studying for finals since he also posts it to youtube. If you are a philosophy major, PLEASE I BEG YOU TO TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM, it will be one of if not the best philosophy classes you will ever take.

One of the best profs I have ever had, interesting lecture style and a great ability to inspire interest in the content.

best prof

One of the best profs I had during 1st year. Lectures are incredibly engaging + he posts all of them on his Youtube(amongst other occasional, hilarious shorts) Unlike others, Dr. Kraal genuinely takes ppl's questions + viewpoints into consideration and treats students as equals. Super chill, if ur not a phil major def try his class as an elective

amazing prof

An intelligent professor with amazing lectures. Do not skip the readings and try to study the key theories that are discussed.

Professor Kraal is a really kind guy. He makes his lectures very clear and he posts them online so you can re-watch to study or if you missed class. The exams are mostly lecture based so listen in class and take lots of notes. I would love to have this professor again, his exams are fair and its a fair amount of workload throughout the semester.

Dr. Kraal is a great professor who clearly lays out philosophical topics that can be difficult to navigate alone. He creates a syllabus that covers important topics from the works of notable philosophers. His lectures succeed at aiding comprehension by making examples of concepts as well as challenging them.

BEST COURSE EVER Appreciated the deep dive and evident care Dr Kraal put into explicating Kierkegaard It's rare for every part of a course to be so insightful and meaningful AND fun Dr Kraal maintains a great balance between the seriousness of the material and the humour found in it I'll be thinking about this course for a longggggg time

Amazing prof, definitely try this class out if you are a beginner wanting to know more about philosophy. He records all his lectures so waking up at 8am is not mandatory :)

He is very knowledgeable in philosophy and incredibly devoted to breaking down complex ideas. Sometimes he can talk a little fast, but luckily he uploads all of his lectures to YouTube. He is a great prof for those new to philosophy (or experts). Final grade was only based on 2 midterms,1 paper, and a final. Take notes and study the lectures!

Amazing prof. HIGHLY giggle-inducing and made the winter Vancouver days better. I personally found the course rather difficult, but also highly rewarding. Take this class 100%. Also his youtube channel is BONKERS. 5/5

Great course - definitely recommend. A bit heavy on Descartes, but I was left a deep understanding and appreciation for his work. I wish the section on Liebniz was longer! Pascal was very brief but very insightful. Kraal clearly put a lot of thought into the layout of the course. Very communicative and encouraged critical thinking. Final was tuff!

Amazing prof! Makes philosophy extremely fun to learn and doesn't push any opinions onto the students, rather encourages the students to think for themselves.

Professor Kraal is responsive, authentic and a great lecturer. However, be mindful of the course format since there are only 3 exams and 1 paper. The exams are a bit tricky as some of the questions could be very specific (i.e., asking what a word means from a passage) from the readings, and everything was graded by the TA, not Kraal himself.

one of the best courses of kraal imo, he paints the big picture and extracts the structure of the thoughts in the texts, he also investigates the key points that are more specific and yet are also nexuses of the thesis, it's so thought provoking and great food for thoughts, and yet he doesn't judge and i wish i could talk to him more about it all.

Dr. Kraal is amazing, definitely lives up to the hype. Study the lectures and think about your own opinions on the arguments discussed and you'll be just fine.

Best professor I've ever had. Taken 5 courses with him so far. Read, think for yourself, write, and you'll be just fine. A+ every time I've taken a class with him.

Did 2 classes with him, and would take more if I needed to. Fun lectures, interesting material, and he covers a variety of perspectives (including his own). Lots of back and forth discussion in class which makes it just that much better. 10/10 would take again

One of the best profs I've had at UBC. Clearly shows a passion for the course and content he is teaching, engages with students, and is overall very entertaining. records lectures on youtube and also live via zoom, but i still chose to attend the lectures because they were genuinely interesting. Marking is also very fair, definitely reccomend

My first philosophy course and it was amazing. Dr. Kraal is great, he really cares about the subject which makes the lectures super engaging. He explains things clearly and makes everything really interesting and easy to understand. Answers lots of questions by email and always respectful. His personality is super fun, I loved this course with him.

This class primarily covered Clarke, Hume, and a bit of Kant. The class outline was well thought out, i.e. providing context of Clarke's arguments prior to exploring Hume. Dr. Kraal is also one of the greatest professors at UBC. I didn't think I would like this class because of Hume, but it was a very informative course.

Dr Kraal does a great job of 'connecting the dots' so students have a more wholistic understanding of what is being covered. He is a man of great stature with a high caliber intellect the likes of which are only witnessed perhaps once a millennium, like the passing of a rare comet. UBC could easily charge a premium for his classes, actually.

Anders is quite the character. I did my best to attend lectures in-person but he records his lectures and shared them but he and his lectures are just so interesting. He has no slides so you gotta take notes. ALL EXAMS! 3 exams worth 20% (2 long answers) and a final worth 40% (4 long answers); but if you are interested in the content, you're good!

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A deeply intelligent, sensible man. As others have said, Kraal connects the dots and he makes the study of philosophy extremely worth it and relevant. We are lucky to have him at UBC.

My favourite philosophy professor at UBC, very knowledgeable and very engaging lectures. There are no slides so you do have to listen, but it is pretty easy to follow along.

I don't like phil but I were to take it again I would take it Dr. Kraal!! Lectures are great and can be helpful but more importantly, be sure to memorize the required readings. Assignments/midterms are very fair but be sure you are familiar with EVERYTHING he teaches as for each midterm he might only ask about one of the topics not all of them.

Dr. Kraal is the most fair prof i've ever had, his syllabus is so straightforward along with his grading metrics, usually 3 exams plus a short paper, only test you on what had been talked about by him in class with a focus on what's wrote down on the board, and self reflection on the topic is asked so there's always openness to one's own opinions.

Responsive, thoughtful and prepared instructor with both a passion for both the subject and teaching. In addition to the main content of the course, he includes additional interesting historical leads and information. This doesn't take away from the structure of the class which is clearly outlined.

Anders is easily one of the best phil profs. 100% recommend.

He was fantastic! 10/10 would recommend. The 4 exams for the course are a little tough though, I wish there was one take home paper.

one of the boys for sure

Everyone seems to think the sun shines out of his every orifice, so my expectations were maybe a little too high but overall I did really enjoy this course and his lectures. It's entirely test based (3 in class + final), the readings are only supplemental, so really no homework. wish there was a paper to more thoroughly develop my own ideas though.

The prof was funny and kept lectures interesting. AFAIK his courses are centred on one thinker, which can get boring if you like learning equally about multiple people. The course was graded on 4 exams (final = 40%; other 3 = 20% each) so it's exam-heavy. But he goes on tangents sometimes so it's confusing to know what's testable and what isn't.

His lectures were enjoyable, and it's like listening to a podcast about philosophy. I highly recommend anyone interested in philosophy to take this course with Dr. Kraal.

Dr. Kraal is super understanding! was sick for a midterm, and he told me not to worry about it, let me take it three weeks later. Was a wonderful prof to start my first year off with. I had an A in this class, but tanked the final. He provided a list for us to study + some more, but i neglected the "more" part. If you listen to him, you'll ace it.

Dr. Kraal is very passionate about his work and can come off as a bit intimidating as he doesn't hesitate to argue/challenge his students' views. His lectures are solid and balanced with fun commentary that really pushes you to think critically. Taking Phil385 as a first year seemed scary, but it ended up being one of my favorite courses.

Kraal is just a great example of what a professor should be like. I am taking him again this semester. Recorded lectures, missed a midterm?No problem. I just wish students would quit acting like they know more than him, it makes me laugh watching students try to prove him wrong.Just because you did mushrooms once doesn't mean you're a philosopher.

I certainly wouldn't say Dr. Kraal is overrated - but maybe a little. Ratemyprof definitely raised my expectations far beyond his actual teaching - but he was still a great prof, who made learning phil, a subject I'm not so keen on, fairly interesting. Had a good TA on my tests who wasn't as picky and gave good feedback as well.

Very nice guy. Will respond to help pretty quickly. He really knows his stuff and organizes the course very comprehensively. You need to be self-oriented, he does no attendance plus recordings, and he only does tests in this course so try not to fall behind. Study whatever he numbers religiously, his lists are what he tests most heavily.

no regrets

Dr. Kraal's lectures are unpretentious and quite informative; he breaks down philosophy jargon into ways that are easily understandable. He also curates the readings into PDFs so you do not need to invest in books.

never went to the washroom during class because i didnt want to miss any part of lecture. smartest prof ive ever had, could listen to him talk about anything for hours.

The most important philosophy lecturer at UBC. His lectures are distinct among his colleagues, who are typical of what has become of modern universities. He lectures in a way that I'd imagine Greeks did, although his students are unfortunately not as interested in discourse as the Greeks. Jokes aside, he's great - take his classes given the chance.

I could not speak more highly of Anders. He is brilliant, teaches in a way that anyone could understand (and will spark genuine interest in the material), and is so funny. I've taken 4 other UBC phil courses and thought the department was severely lacking in quality profs, but Anders is singlehandedly carrying them on his back. Incredible.

awesome sauce, the lectures were interesting and the professor was funny, if you don't wanna go to class don't stress since all lectures are recorded. This has been my favourite class as a first-year student and I'm very glad my first time encountering philosophy was with him. He's very passionate and definitely knows his stuff.

Dr. Kraal is very passionate and knowledgeable about this class. His lectures were very interesting to listen to and I feel like I learned a lot! I liked that the grading scheme was very simple and it was very easy to understand what was expected! Would love to take another class with him!

Simply awesome. So worth the hype

Easily the best professor I have had so far, he offered great insight on a variety of issues both contemporary and historical. but four total written tests are brutal considering TAs were the only ones marking it, there was no other way to your learning except in those one-hour test sessions.

Excellent course and instructor.

Best lecturer/course I've had so far, he truly understands Augustine and his influence, and Medieval Philosophy. An eye-opening course that leads one to respect Augustine/the Medievals. Through Augustine, your beliefs about God, Ethics, Christianity, and Metaphysics will be challenged regardless of whether you are a theist or naturalist.

Dr. anders is very nice, took 2 courses with him , lots of office hours, attend lectures because he doesnt have slides its what he says, final was unexpected as he repeated questions in a diff way nonetheless i enjoyed the course sm and i'm in love with augustines confessions. midterms are ok,like any course put in the effort and it'd be great.

By far the best professor I ever had! Dr. Kraal's classes are my favourite and just the fact that he posts his lectures on youtube makes studying very easy.

He is the best. Reading and understanding Augustine is indispensable for a comprehensive grasp of Western philosophical thought!

Hands Down, best professor at UBC. If you do anything during your time at UBC make sure to take a Philosophy course with him

anders is an absolute gem of a prof. delivery of the course and choice of lecture material is A1. took phil102 first sem and 101 second. made me fall in love with philosophy when i had no intentions of taking another phil course after 102. 3 midterms (unfortunately) and 1 final. under his trench coat he is surprisingly jacked af. and he has a cat.

Ok tbh I started out finding him kinda boring and maybe it's Stockholm syndrome but by the end of the semester I absolutely loved his lectures. I could listen to this man talk for hours he's so silly and fun. Exams weren't too easy but weren't very tricky either. Papa Anders is the GOAT !

His laid-back teaching allows for great conversations, discussions and arguments among the students and with himself, which helped me understand the material better. He also loves having long discussions after class. He made complex ideas and arguments simple and easy to understand and gave us sources for further research. No counters to Kraal!

You'll enjoy his classes if you're genuinely interested in philosophical discussions and topics, but if not, the class may not be as "entertaining" as you might expect from these ratings. Prof Kraal explains the material very concisely with details and never really gets off topic.

Most dedicated, caring and hardworking professor I have ever met. Truly cares about his students and his teaching. Always willing to do office hours despite teaching many classes and lectures are very intriguing with many insightful perspectives. PHIL 385 was the best decision of my academic career, my morals are better and my acne cleared up.

honestly i had high expectations after seeing these reviews but i can confirm they are 100% accurate!!!! anders kraal is the best!! awesome lectures, he makes the material so interesting and understandable even if youre not a phil major. so glad i took this class with him and ill be taking more in the future!!!

On the first day of class, Anders explained that "philosophy" comes from the Greek "philo-sophia" meaning love of wisdom. If that is the case then I "philo-anders".

one of the few professors that makes you not want to miss a lecture

Professor Kraal is an amazing lecturer, and PHIL 347 was the most interesting class that I took during the semester. I definitely recommend it if you are interested in considering the arguments for and against God with an insightful professor who is actively engaged with his students.

you get to engage in that Plato-Socrates type of conversation with Kraal. He pays close attention to your questions and would refute you if he catches any flaws in your argument, which just makes it an amazing dialectic. Kraal truly shows respect and care towards his students.

Anders is a fantastic lecturer, entertaining, insanely smart, and was able to hold my attention for the whole class. The content was very interesting. We had 4 exams which were graded pretty tough, but if you really study you should be fine. I'd recommend joining a group in case you missed anything/extra resources.

As always Dr. Anders nailed it, the course was amazing but i felt the exams were hard especially the midterms, make sure to attend lectures and focus on every detail he talks about but the course is rewarding if you love arguments about god and diff modern philosophers also the anders is very accessible and friendly.

good prof overall, not too hard

not the second coming of christ like some people on here seem to think, but he's a nice guy

This man is the GOAT of UBC. I've had him for 4 courses now and easily got an A every time, and I'm not even good at philosophy. The whole course is just 3 midterms and a final, and the questions come straight from the lectures and nothing else. All you gotta do is watch the lectures at least once and you'll do well in his course.

As has been noted, Dr. Kraal gives very good lectures, and for that reason alone, stands apart from some other UBC professors who are far more interested in their research than in teaching. This course was a close textual analysis of St. Augustine's works. However, you could get by with Kraal's lectures alone. Take the exams seriously!

So engaging & smart but it doesn't translate to tests, which are ur entire grade (3x 20%, final 40%). Tests are long answer questions & it feels like he tries to trick u, asks about people he genuinely discussed for 30s. If you missed it you lose like 50%. Essays would've been easier. Learned a lot but HATE the testing style. Its frustrating tbh

Had Dr. Kraal for 3 classes now, always amazing -- super interesting lectures and a very knowledgable guy. Sometimes concepts are tough but the lecture recordings are posted on Youtube. Tests are tough to get the hang of -- steep learning curve but pretty smooth sailing after that

Very well-designed existentialism course by Kraal. Highlights the implications of Christian/Atheistic Existentialism and what each view means for you on a personal level, not just about gaining knowledge. The focus being on Kierkegaard and atheists instead of multiple thinkers is a good thing because you get lots of depth. Arguably the best course.

I came into Phil 102 with no philosophy background at all, and due to his lectures I have now developed a strong interest in philosophy, so I have a new hobby now. The lectures have an excellent pace and he is great at articulating difficult ideas simply. Lectures are recorded. 3 mid terms each with 3 questions and a final with 6. That's it!

Tbh the only course rn I can see myself actually try and still a big gamble to get A (in exam getting all answers correct but still graded relative to others' performances) one of best lecturers though just some tests are ambiguous (all tests few written questions), and almost zero actual hw. But hey, Nothing is true except reality makes it so.

Anders is amazing. Great professor that really knows his stuff and always brings his A game. I suspect that the people complaining about his tests don't attend class, haven't read the texts, and don't bother studying the lectures. Anyone that doesn't appreciate Anders is free to challenge me to a game of checkers where I will defend his honor.

Great lectures, clear exams, no assignments. Long office hours at the end of the week to ask questions. You can also email him your questions for a quick response. This was a perfect set up for me and many others. Great professor to take courses with if you're trying to do 5 at once. You may have to contact TAs directly for feedback on exams.

Anders is my favorite philosophy professor, but he's definitely not for everyone. I think he's a fair grader, I didn't ace his class but I did fairly well. If you pay attention, you'll know exactly what he's looking for. BUT I would only take him if you have previous philosophy knowledge and experience, or else it's easy to get lost.

Great class for understanding the various forms of modern political thought from a philosophical perspective (e.g. conservatism, liberalism, communism, aristocratic). Kraal has a great depth of understanding on each philosopher covered, but not as much compared to philosophers covered in his other classes (still very competent).

Dr. Kraal is knowledgeable and engaging. No slides, but audio recordings help. Exams are unpredictable but manageable with focus. TAs can be harsh, but Dr. Kraal is approachable and helpful. His teaching changed my perspective on philosophy. Highly recommend!

Very interesting, the professor is very insightful and makes it clear what we need to learn. He encourages other viewpoints and discusses them extensively.

Really interesting subject, even though it is harder than I expected, I feel like it contributed a lot to my comprehension of philosophy, especially as I was taking another philosophy course and noticed how this class' content made a lot of the other debates clearer.

My fav class! Notes are not uploaded and material is difficult to understand from the readings but I never had a problem getting up early to attend as he was super engaging and summed up the readings effectively! All graded content was in-class writing based on the notes he wrote in class but it was only one page per class and marked by the TA.

Lectures were clear and interesting. Exams were a bit of a time crunch but reasonnable. I found the book for the course - Augustine's Confessions - a good read. TA for my section was fair and specific in exam grading, though TAs can of course vary...:( Kraal has lots of insights - it's nice to ask him questions and chat during office hours.

Great prof especially if you're into traditional philosophy, arguments and counter-arguments, that sort of thing.

Such a cool course. Arguments for and against the existence of God. Then objections to the arguments. Then replies to the objections. Was a rollercoaster.

Great prof, not just this course but also 347 and 313. 340 was not my favorite though.

Highly recommend Dr. Kraal as his lectures are super detailed, yet simple and cohesive. He takes you beyond the surface level making his courses well worth your time. Extremely interesting and knowledgeable. Any class with him should be a blast. Focus on what's said in the lectures and you should do great. No homework or assignments, just exams!

test heavy but great class for english students who write well and are accustomed to rationalizing thought processes since the tests are very focused on writing. if you're genuinely interested in philosophy then kraal is definitely a great option since he's passionate about what he teaches and goes in depth. lots of people flopped first test though

Very nice prof who explained concepts in depth and clear, but the exams were very hard. Make sure to go to his lectures since the exam questions depend heavily on the lecture material.

Anders' love for knowledge and philosophy is infectious. I took PHIL 313 as a freshman and found it to be really enjoyable. I will definitely take more of his courses in the future. I love how there are no assignments in this course and that instead there are 3 in-class exams and a final. The lectures were always fun and interesting.

If you're a good writer, you should be good. If not you're cooked. The nature of the exams are difficult if you're not established in philosophical writing and thinking. Most people new to his courses do bad on exams at first and then get a better grasp. Not a gpa booster but super interesting and worthwhile for that reason imo

Absolutely wonderful professor. Inspiring, engaging, lives for philosophy and you can tell. Enjoyed every minute of every class. He loves to have discussions and he fleshes out his ideas deeply. The testing format can be something to get used to. Keep up with the readings, and pay attention in class and you will enjoy his classes greatly