Just a tad confusing when talking about Kant. Nice guy, good teacher.

interesting, prepared, inspirational. pure eye candy...BRIAN YOU ROCK!

has zest, fun, while informative and focused

take it off!

This is by far the best looking and sexiest prof, full stop ! Super intelligent

What do Hitler, Gangus Khan, Osama Bin Ladin, and Brian Nakata have in common&#6

Wonderful teacher, knows his stuff, very handsome. Nerdy & sexy, simultaneously

Hard marker but energetic in class. Pure jokes at Pub nights. Great guy!

he is YUMMY! anyone who said anything bad about him in this rating, failed his class miserably, and are jealous of his YUMMY-esque qualities, that's what you can expect from complete idiots. Brian's the best, ask all the girls and some guys!

Very intelligent, good looking but unfortunatly he knows it. He is an excellent teacher who shares his ideas and inspires his students, but he's full of it.

I can understand why previous ratings say that Brian may be full of himself but it what makes his lecture good. I enjoy Brians classes very much, but he is not going to give out easy marks, you will have to work for it!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Brian is very passionate about philosophy. He's a fun guy, but a hard marker. However, he always tries to help the students by encouraging us to come by during office hours. I think he should lecture more rather than have so much class discussion.

Brian is an extremely intelligent man. He is passionate about philosophy and was an inspiration to me. I thought I would dread the class but it ended up being my favourite. Brian isnt an easy marker but he's fair.If you do the work, you'll get the grade.

I can't believe the last 2 entries. Let me first say that they aren't true. YKC 200 is a challenging course. Many people fail it and as a result they blame the prof for their failure. Brian is one of the best profs I've had at seneca.

Brian is a great teacher. This is not a class for the weak of mind. It takes a lot of brain power but when you do well its so incredibly satisfying knowing you've mastered one of the hardest classes you will EVER take!

I loved Brian's class.... and no, I don't think he is especially hot! I had no experience with philosophical writing, and he was very helpful and encouraging. Just put in the effort. (PS- didn't sleep with the guy and still passed HA!)

very good teacher!!

Great teacher!

Brian is a good teacher, I just thing YKC 100 is a very artificial course that teaches you stuff nobody needs in real life. Often the material seems defined very unclear. If you read your material and do the exercises you will pass this course. Show him that you try and he will helo you.

I think Brian is hot and a great teacher who loves philosophy:) If you want to do well you have to study and practice in his class and you'll be fine. Good luck

This course is difficult, but I love it. Brian is brilliant! I like the way he teaches class. I don't find him self-absorbed, he just has a healthy self-esteem. I admire this because I have had to work hard on my own self-esteem.

STUDY HARD. you will do well if you have questions his doors always open. but you must do the work. great guy great prof.

Great professor. His lectures are clear and concise. He does tend to be self-absorbed as others have noted, but his teaching style is great.

Brian has an amazing teaching style fresh and unique. I know personally that he has inspired many students, he is challenging and he wants to see the best in us all. I found his lectures in Humm and ykc to be amazing, they are well put togther, well spoken and above all fun, if you have any class by brain try to talk to him, go and seek help

I took this course twice, the first time I failed cause I didn't do the work, the 2nd time I actually tried and found myself not only enjoying it but really learning and being challenged. Brian is in my opinion one of the best teachers I have ever encountered, hard but an awesome guy. Take advantage of breakfast with brian if he still has it!!!

Brian is the best ever! He is also hot. He is very intelligent and helpful.

Brian is so BORING! But I learned there are 137 tiles on the ceiling, not only that but i mean he made my pillow need a pillow=)

I think very good and helpful much better then Denise Wales. Like I really think that he should be the co coordinator

He is hot, but other than that, he can honestly teach!

I love him with all my heart he is the best teacher i ever had!!

BRIAN IS AWESOME! HAD HIM FOR HUM 100-400 AND YKC 100 GREAT TEACHER KEEPS YOU VERY ENGAGED IN WHAT HE'S EXPLAINING IN CLASS AND IS VERY PERSONABLE AND FRIENDLY. IS A HARD MARKER BUT ALSO VERY FAIR AND WANTS TO SEE YOU SUCCEED AND IF YOU PUT IN THE HARD WORK TO GET AN "A" THEN YOU WILL GET IT. HELPS PREPARE YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

he's definitly cute, both in appearance and when self bragging( it's still funny & cute :P as far as I've seen) but a hard marker.

he's friendly, approachable, helpful, sweet, cute. Just make sure to alway do your work perfectly because he is a hard grader.

Ok hes smart BUT hes thinks hes the king of the world. I feel like telling him to calm down and be more approachable. He is a reall good conversationalist, but honestly dude calm down a bit and dont mark like its the end of the world. lol.got a B in his class meh w.e. Make sure to go to his class and do well on assignments! Gotta put a lotta work i

Very CUTE and tries very hard to help his students. You have to work hard to get good grades though. Perfect attendance, take good notes, and study hard is the only way to do well in his class. Above all, he's kind and funny.

Self abdorbed?Are you crazy! B.K is one of the most down to earth prof. ever.If u want to succeed in life focus and study hard.Stop making excuses for you failiure.What other prof will use autobots in their lectures.If you think Nakata is boring or self absorbed you are definetly narrow minded and out of touch with the real world.Nakata is the sh t

Brian is the best!!! He knows his stuff and expects a reasonable amount from us - I loved this class and him :)

Brian is the best!!! He knows his stuff and he is fair...I loved this class and him.

Great teacher, explains everything until you completely get it. SO funny.... Love this guy.... I hope to have him for future courses.

Amazing. So smart, so cute, so funny.Yes, it's a hard course and yes, he seems tough, but he doesn't coddle his students and I think that's the best thing about him. If you're an idiot...he'll tell you. In my opinion, easy teachers are just setting you up to fail.

Interesting class and a teacher that really knows his stuff. You have to go to class, read, and put time in on assignments to do well in his class. Well worth it though!

Very smart, dynamic, and well-prepared--an all around solid prof.

Brian is an awesome professor. He knows his stuff and knows how to teach it as well. He's a hard marker but he's only trying to prepare us for university. I've had him for humanities and critical thinking and I've found him to be an excellent prof for both! Best prof I've had at Seneca.

AWESOME teacher! really knows what he is talking about and his class are always fun with group discussions and arguing on fallacies etc.

Interesting readings and discussions though I imagine it would be hard for someone with poor English. Can be a hard marker but he gives you a full explanation typed up. Dont cut your essays down too much to fit the page/word limit, if you are too vague it wont help.

Brian is a great prof for all of the core LAT subjects. His lectures are very clear, he brings handouts when he guest lectures, and his powerpoints are awesome. He is extremely clear with all of his expectations. Brian is very involved in LAT events. Therefore, Brian is a perfect LAT professor.(MODUS PONENS) Definitely a brilliant, fun-loving guy.

If u are not good at critical thinking, this is not for you. If he gives u a poor grade maybe u shud revisit writing techniques and organization. Brian likes to see that u understand thereadings which is why he asks for as much detail as possible. Make sure u attend, read and understand and convey.. then u will b good!ps. He always gives feedback.

Such a character. Brian is an exceptional professor, a brilliant lecturer, poised, funny at times, but like most will say: a very hard marker. I didn't do so well in his class, but I can still say he's one of the greatest professors I've ever had. IMO the obvious passion for what he teaches is what makes him so admirable. Really nice guy as well :)

Brian is an amazing prof. Probably the best prof I've had at Seneca. The information that he provides is extremely informative and interesting. However that being said, he is a tough marker and does require you to work for your grades, though this is like how any prof should be...

Brian is amazing, no doubt. He is quite a tough marker, has a lot of haters for it students who didn't do well in his classes obviously and I see why he can come off as arrogant, but maybe it's just confidence. It takes a lot to get a good mark, but being in his class will make you a better student. One of the best professors I've had for sure.

One of the best profs in Newnham LAT program. He doesn't let mediocrity slip. Though that may frustrate some, you will thank him in the future. For tests, he shows you sample questions and how to answer it. For students wanting to learn + try their best, take his class. For those that just want to "pass" with little effort, avoid him.

tough grader! but really good lectures. he takes something superbly boring and tries to make it interesting. he will explain something using different methods until you understand. higher level classes with him would probably be more interesting. ykc 100 content is just really boring and dry...

People complain that he's a hard marker but you can't expect to go through a critical thinking course if you don't come to class or do the readings. Read his guidelines and maintain his expectations if you want a good mark. You will remember everything you learn in his class as his lectures are very clear and he always provides helpful handouts

very interesting readings and exam essay questions. much better than ykc100 (Brian also taught that class) no textbook for this class!

very interesting classes! you will be very lucky to get this prof but.. mind the exams and in class modules be attentive in class and he will prove to be the best!

I took this course as an elective and its one of the only textbooks Ive kept! You need to do the readings before class or you will miss things. Take notes, highlight sections, use sticky notes, pay attention. Lots of people drop out in the first week because its not an easy subject. He will explain more if you just ask him.

He makes you work for the grade, but is a great prof and covers awesome material. The skills you pick up due to his "nitpickiness" are essential college and university, so while it may seem exaggerated when you're in his course, you'll definitely value the skills later on.

Great prof. Very approachable and knowledgeable.

He is very easy going and just relaxed, a perfect professor for teaching the very complicated 'critical thinking' course. He made things so much more easier to understand and get. Just make sure you are keeping up with him in lectures, that way you would not just have to depend on the whooooleeee lot of reading in the course.

Brian is very brilliant. He knows how to teach students. Must take this course.

Brian can come off as arrogant and condescending, but realistically he just has little patience for redundancy. He hates to repeat himself, and values students who listen and engage with the course material. He has a dry sense of humour, so just take it with a light heart, take his constructive criticsm and you will do well. Overall, he is great.

Brian has been my favourite professor since the first day of school! He's smart, funny, resourceful, and friendly. He definitely is a hard marker, but he gives clear feedback to help you improve. To ace his courses, you need to do your homework, think outside the box, be willing to reassess your core beliefs, and perhaps change them ))

Gives really good and attention grabbing lectures! Always funny and tries to find a way to make topics relatable and clear. Gives good feedback on tests to help you improve your writing!

Lots of writings, but you will improved your thinking and writing ability. Plus Brian gives feedback so you can do better on the next assignment. Always an interesting class. This is one of those class where when you get a good mark, it's because you worked hard for it and earned it.

Brian is an intelligent professor. I retook YKC100 a second time after finishing with only a C (that was my fault, of course). But then when I retook the course, I've found myself engaging in the content and actually wanting to do more. He expects the best out of you and will not hesitate to push you to your boundaries on how to critically think.

Amazing tutorials--passionate about what he teaches. Encourages participation. Gives many opportunities to succeed. He sets you up for success in future courses by teaching you how to think.

Brian is a really nice professor. If you read the sources he provided carefully and do all the exercise and assignments, you will get a good grade.

great prof. Really cares about the students and material

I think he was pretty cool and chill. He naturally re-explains things so as a course that can get confusing, it helps a lot that he reiterates and re-explains things. That's usually a negative but because this course is naturally confusing for no reason, it helps. Would be more than happy to take his classes again.

He actually made the course content easier to understand and works through things slowly which can get boring but pays off, I wouldn't have been able to grasp a lot of the stuff with other profs. You can tell he likes what he teaches at least for this course too

Brian prepares his own teaching materials, esp. those detailed ppts really help! His explanations are clear, and his ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand bits is impressive. He genuinely cares about his students and goes above and beyond to help them succeed. Best instructor I have ever had and appreciate his dedication.

Brian's lectures were tough, and if you missed his class in a row, then you are doomed. He is helpful & funny. His Mid's & finals were hard. And if you didn't study all thru semester, well womp womp. He tries his best to explain everything perfectly. His in class assignments are important, but online quiz SAVE your grade, so do your best in them.

Very tough grader and definitely need to understand abstract concepts. If you make it through that, he knows what he is talking about and cares about his subject. He will even reply to emails about philosophy if he has time.

Yet again, a very tough grader and you definitely need to understand abstract concepts. He understands the purpose of YKC100 is to be a foundational course for logic that prepares you for more advanced philosophy in the future. Once you take YKC100, you will understand where his teaching style comes from, and his basis in analytical philosophy.

I had him for YKC100 and took him again for 200, I think he's a solid professor and I learned valuable things. He is more forgiving than it may appear. He is really organized and clear about what the lectures will be, and what the tests/quizzes will have. For exams he gives a layout, sometimes a mock exam. Put in a consistent effort and you're fine

This was my last course with him and his teachings shaped my thinking today. YKC200 is the most difficult and "ultimate" of all the philosophy courses here. While he doesn't make it easy, having taken two previous courses with him helps you understand where his teaching style comes from and that he expects coherence and clarity in your answers.