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Hard tests but he teaches well and makes info understandable

Not as easy as I expected, because of the tests, but not too hard either. He's a nice guy and a good teacher but class can lag at times when he beats old topics into the ground.

Nice man, very helpful and likes the class to talk about the topics more than him, which isn't bad. Tests need to be exact and you need to know your stuff. but not as bad as i thought it would be. get to watch the matrix too!

very good teacher who offers all the time in the world for you but the tests are very hard and so is the class. he makes you want to get a good grade and work hard though.

Great teacher. Difficult class w/confusing subject matter and he really helps to clarify the material. Tests are difficult so be prepared.

he gives really hard tests but he always gives clear study guides for them.

His tests are very hard, there's so much information. Philosophy is very abstract and sometimes the discussions went over my head, but Blakey is smart but is able to put things into simpler terms. The entire class time seems very long.

Great discussions in class. Welcomes students thoughts and feelings on the subjects discussed. One of the best classes I have attended thus far. Clarifies when asked, always in his office during office hours, often more than. Show interst and WRTIE MORE THAN REQUIRED ON THE TESTS!

as long as you really apply yourself, you should have no problem, the lectures often stray off subject and class seems long and drawn out,but none the less you learn a lot. tests are tough, you really need to know yourself. good teacher

for me the class was easy....if you study and pay attention you should do well

He is very passionate about what he teachs.He forces the class to get involved and think.As long as you take good notes, you should be fine.Tests are VERY long, but if you go over your notes before the test you should do well.He can be anoying, however, when he tells you what you are trying to say.

The class is not hard, it's just that some poeple have philosophical type of mind and others dont. For those who don't the class will always be hard cause they don't get it. I love philosophy and the teacher was very good. He is old school but a very nice man. If you like philosophy definitely take his class. If you don't, take Lee French.

Blakey is an amazing teacher. I didnt like philos but i do now. He will help you any way he can. His tests are a bit tough but if u can get the study guide down you're golden. He's a great guy

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Symbolic Logic Very boring but he explained it well.

It's a challenging class, but he explains it pretty well.

interesting, a bit difficult but deffenetly and interesting class

A helpful professor. Keeps the broad realm of philosophy well organized and interesting. You must study for the tests. Write a practice essay if you can. A fun place to talk about your philosophy of life. He is very nice most of the time.

I found his 20th Century class much more interesting. We dwelled too much on obscure references to religious philosophy for my interest to be maintained. If you have a heavy work load already don't take his class. Make sure you form study groups (they help more than you'd think).

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken, exams are 100% essay format. Dr. Blakey is a great instructor, he likes to hear others opinions as long as they are relevant. He's a great and respectable philosopher.

Very clear teacher for Symbolic Logic. This class was basically all proofs so you really had to work hard. It was very rewarding to me though, I learned a lot. If you're struggling, talk to him during office hours and that will help. He's very nice and clear and has good techniques when it comes to proofs.

class is easy if u put some time on it..got an a on this one..i think philosphy changed my life, seriously

You blindly swallow all that theoretical crap from anthropology, but when you have a professor who gives another view, you whine. Grow up. His religious views were a breath of fresh air compared to all the other liberal hippie polisci, bio, anthro instructors at coc

i loved this class. if you are interested in existentialism, take this class with him. he's an awesome teacher and i learned so much. as long as you show up to class, take notes, and read the textbook (which isn't very much) you will do fine. his lectures are very helpful and allow for more indepth understanding of the readings. good teacher.

Great professor. His tests are all blue book. He gives out very helpful study guides for his tests. He covers everything that will be on the test in his lectures. Homework was 2 online posts a week about topics pertaining to the weekly subjects. The class is virtually all discussion, but he does not allow one person to dominate the conversation.

He was a good teacher. He must have changed since u all took his class because not once did he mention or discuss HIS religion. He is a good professor and he seems like he really cares about the students. I recommend him! :D

Good teacher. Does not talk about his religion at ALL, only gives examples relevent to logical thinking and reasoning. He enjoys teaching and is very fair with his grading. Pay attention in class and you'll have nothing to worry about.

Great teacher. One of my favorites ever. He taught the class really well, and gave me a very good understanding of the subjects covered. A great class that actually exercised my mind. I took this class because it sounded interesting and I needed the credits, but now I plan on studying philosophy a lot more. Pay attention in class and you're good

Dr. Blakey is the smartest man alive. He knows what he is talking about and doesn't use his beliefs as a basis for his teaching. He is willing to help you better understand the material if you seek his help. However, if you take good notes in class and really listen to the lectures and participate in the discussions, you will get it.

Such a straightforward class, won't trick u, regardless it is a dull subject, but he does teach well. It's really pretty easy, just do all of the work and attend every class, it will seriously throw u off if u don't.

He is very nice and helpful. It was a hard class, but he helped every step of the way. You will look at the world differently after you take this class.

pretty easy class, just pay attention and do the reading.

I enjoyed Blakeys class. Two books are used, read out of both of them and do homework out of the main Critical Thinking textbook. I'm finishing the semester and so far theres been 3 tests, some pop quizzes, and about 4 projects. At times the class can be dull but the subjects are usually interesting and he likes class discussion. I have a C I think

He's straight forward when it comes to assignments. Many interesting points in class and through homework. He tends to go off on tangents, but they actually turn out to be funny and keeps you awake through the sometimes boring lecture. It's pretty easy to pass if you do the work, there is a good amount of homework and readings involved though.

umm...his class is incredibly boring. he is very one sided and if you don't agree with him, your grade will suffer. don't text in his class or pull out your phone because he will call you out. he also speaks really quiet so if you are hard at hearing, sit in the front of the room. if i had to take another class with him i definitely wouldn't.

Straight foward. Took during winter, just read,study, do the work and you'll be fine.

He rambles on and on, and has a million tangents. But at the same time, he's open minded and has a passion for the subject. Fair grader, but his assignments require thought and time. If you're interested in philosophy, you'll probably like him.

The work he asks you to complete is somewhat interesting to do however the class itself is boring and tedious. If you like class/group discussion then you'll enjoy this class, if not you'll despise every minute of it. You can't really skip class because there are pop quizzes and sometimes essentially information given. He's a nice guy however.

Blakey is fair. If he takes issue with one of your positions it's due to a chink in the logic of your argument, not bias. Sometimes has difficulty keeping up the pace of class. Tests are all essay/short answer type. Daily quizzes are quite easy, a skimming of the relevant material is usually enough. He's a nice guy. Highly recommended.

He is a wonderfully intelligent and kind Professor. He makes a class that could otherwise become tedious, very interesting. If you do the work and are respectful to everyone, he'll treat you with respect and compassion. He's very fair in his grading and he isn't biased if you don't agree with him on a particular philosophical argument.

Very nice and genuine guy. He makes the topic interesting and is fair when it comes to tests and essays. Although sometimes I wish he gave more of his own opinion on the subject- I'm sure he doesn't go there as much because many students are easily peeved if a teacher's views don't compliment their own.

Blakey has got to be one of my favorite professors. He is very straightforward and clarifies everything. You'll read out of an extremely difficult book, but he'll explain it the next day. He also looks like Mark Twaine with his awesome mustache.

Well, this was my first B. I made the mistake, as I see many others did, of declaring that I did not believe in any god. If you disagree, keep it to yourself or your grade will suffer. I had an A going into the final, did the 'god' question and came out with a B. Don't expect to learn to think for yourself.

Takes his job way to seriously for a community college professor. Way too difficult to pass this class

Taken his philosophy 120 and 225. He's a good teacher. Not easy, not hard--right in the middle. What grade you get is in your complete control. He seems to like students and enjoys teaching. Do the light reading he assigns. Participating makes his classes much easier...

I have taken three classes with Professor Blakey. If you want an easy teacher, do not take Blakey. However, if you want to learn a lot about philosophy, there is no better teacher. He presents all views in a completely unbiased manner and will help you understand them if you ask. He takes all views seriously, even if he does not agree with them.

Professor Blakey is definitely a great teacher here! I'm majoring in Journalism and he almost made me switch majors because of his passion for the class. As long as you do the light reading and the essays (which are like 3 pages max) you'll get an A in the class. A must have teacher here. Plus he looks like Christian Bale in his 60s

I am currently taking Philosophy 120 with Dr. Blakey and I have to say that he is extremely passionate about philosophy and ethics. His class is definitely not easy, but not hard. His quizzes are super easy and you have to really know your stuff for the exams. He is a tough grader, but he knows what he's talking about.I would recommend his class.

Gives reading quizzes everyday for the first couple of weeks, but then just lectures. Participate, and study everything he says for the tests. He also gives EC at the end of the semester. I wouldn't call it an easy A, but it's not too hard.

Not a super easy class but overall a great professor. Blakey really knows his stuff and you learn a lot. Just make sure to read what he assigns and do well on the three papers. He does daily quizzes at first but then as the semester goes on he forgets about them. I'd definitely recommend this class.

Blakey was a really cool teacher but the class was just boring.Perhaps it is the fact that philosophy doesnt interest me but it was a boring class and was not too easy or too hard.

Quality professor. Class is always enjoyable. Class discussion is encouraged and everyone gets a chance to speak. Quizzes are easy if you did the reading. His essay prompts look easy at first, but get started on them early because they're harder than the prompt makes them seem. He has a cool mustache too.

A really great teacher, but don't expect to be given an easy A. Everything he gives out is completely fair, but don't expect to be able to cut corners. This is one of the few classes at COC that I felt I really gained a lot from.

For an older man, he's quite cute with a hip taste in music. But really, he's extremely nice and lets anyone that wants to talk talk. If you need help, he will give it to you. Daily quizzes that stop halfway through. He is a great person to just talk to anyways. I would LOVE to take this class again.

He is polite There is a healthy size of reading and short paragraph form essays but he is fair always suspicious about students not reading

Literally my favorite teacher. The class is easy as long as you do all of the readings and turn in assignments on time. There's no right or wrong answer to any topic. He'll give you a good grade as long as you participate and put in effort. One of the best classes I've taken at COC.

Prof. Blakey was a very helpful and clear teacher. He really cared that everyone in his class understood the material and genuinely wanted the class to do well. This class is not challenging if you are willing to put in work reading, writing, and googling concepts that may seem confusing. Overall, Blakey makes an A very achievable for anyone.

You can tell he has a lot of time on his hands because he looks thoroughly through the test and homework, so you cant bs your way through it. Basically, take this class if you're going to be a philosophy major. If you're taking this class because it's a requirement , take an easier one. You won't get an easy A in this class.

Blakey is the man, he is real down to earth and he is a chill teacher. No surprises on the test, he clearly states what will be on the tests. Two essays which weren't that hard and even in a crammed winter session I did not feel that he gave that much work. Also he always goes over the readings in class.

Professor Blakey was a great teacher! He is what you think of when you talk of a college professor. His class isn't an easy A but if you engage in the discussions the class becomes more interesting and much easier. I worried about taking the class but left enjoying philosophy. Takes attendance with daily quizzes on previos nights reading.

Out of my 2 years at this college, Prof. Blakey has been the best professor I've had. He's so amazing and is able to compress so much information with the ability to explain it all so thoroughly. I really recommend him!!!

Mr. Blakey is a great teacher. He comes to class very prepared every day and gives very clear lessons on the content. However, this class is definitely not an easy A. It is not impossible to get an A, but you do have to work for it. Although it is a bit of a challenge, it is a very enjoyable class and teaches many interesting philosophical content.

Good professor who knows what he's talking about. Tough grader on tests and papers so you need to study and double check. Has papers, tests, and homework revolve around textbooks so you need them asap. Lectures can be boring but doable. Willing to help if you ask him. Gives study guides and clear guidelines for papers and tests. Highly recommended.

His class really got you to think about the questions we may take for granted. He gives great feedback on hw and goes by the due dates on the syllabus. The work that is assigned is normal for a college class. His lectures are not boring!!!!The tests are easy if you know the material and have studied before hand. Overall great class! Learned alot

Blakey is one of the few professors that cares about his students. He will let you know first day of class that he will only take attendance 3 times, however he also notes that missing one day of class will set you back. He is not lying. If you do the assigned readings, turn in all assignments, and come to class everyday you will pass.

He is a great professor! You really have to apply yourself. If you aren't paying attention, you won't get anything out of it. Lectures are fantastic, and engaging. Don't know if I passed or not because of not doing journals, but I'll take it again with him if I dont.

In the beginning of the class he requires 3 some-what cheap books. They are all necessary because he gives out easy homework of reading approximately 10-15 pages so you are prepared for the lectures. His lectures simplify the class and the reading, so just show up and write everything he writes down and study and you'll get a grade.

Blakey assigns a lot of reading, but everything he assigns is accessible and fundamental to the field. There's no unnecessary or boring work, and the class discussions make the class an amazing experience. Blakey is passionate, energetic, funny when he gets on a tangent, and overall a gifted prof. His love for the field is easy to share.

Professor Blakey is my favorite professor. He is intelligent, kind, and empathetic, but also serious in an understated sort of way. He models his classes around discussions, so in order to participate, you need to do the work. It was always interesting, so this was a good thing for me. He is also very gentle, but will question your beliefs.

He is very good at walking students up to difficult concepts, so that when he outlines the actual arguments for each module of the course, it's easy to understand. He makes you read by asking you to do a little writing. Not much. He gives a couple of extra credit opportunities. Quizzes along the way, exams aren't terrible. Great teacher. Take him.

Prof. Blakey is an amazing teacher; I can't say enough good things about his teaching style and the way he guides the class. He is patient, concise, and really cares about each student who shows effort in his class. The homework is not difficult to manage, which is great. He gives ample notice if something is due. He really cares about his job.

I took Philosophy 101 as an 8 week course so it was a condensed version of his phil-101 class. It was super heavy on the reading and the class content is challenging but he understands that so he grades less harsh than some other professors are known to do as long as you put in the work. He gives great feedback on your assignments though. recommend

His critical thinking 206 class is tough. You will learn a lot but get ready to work. He's very particular about what he's asking for on tests. He gives incredible feedback and grades very quickly. I had to work hard to get a B. If you're a serious student take him but I would look elsewhere if you want an easy A.

He's kinda chill, but is sometimes a tough grader. Lots of interesting topics in his class, most of them political but for a good reason. Watch his lecture videos, they'll really help. Tests and quizzes aren't too bad as long as you study. One big essay which he'll give you a head start on. One final, which isn't too bad if you studied.

I took his Intro to Philosophy class as an 8-week course. Philosophy as a whole for me was a little hard to understand and whenever I reached out to him for help he was always super understanding and helpful. His workload seemed very manageable for how short the class was and his grading was fair and he always provided good feedback.

I found Prof. Blakey great other than the fact that he really is a tough grader, especially in argument analyses for me. The material of the class was interesting and wasn't too difficult, around 3-4 assignments each week. I personally liked his criticisms and were helpful. As long as you put in effort, you'll be fine in this class!

Professor Blakey's PHIL101 class is challenging but rewarding. The lectures can be dry, but the readings are insightful. Stay engaged and use unstuck study for helpful study prep. Overall, a solid philosophy course.