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I TOOK HIM OVER THE SUMMER AND LIKED HIS CALSS IT WAS OPEN TO DICUSSION. HIS TEST AND PAPERS WERE VERY EASY TO ME.
I agree.. I enjoyed his class alot, his examples, and his questions always makes you think twice and he's cool and funny!
He is funny but he has a monotous voice, so for you guys who dont like that, dont get him.
Take Him! Even if this class isn't a requirement. He is the best teacher that Miami Dade has to offer.
Very interesting and open-minded. I don't know what they're talking about when they say monotonous, he's actually one of the more lively teachersat Dade (no comment). He's nice, easy, and merciful. Not to mention very intelligent.
He is outstading but he drives crazy because he makes you think. Yes, he does have a monotonous voice and sometimes you want to stay in class but I took him over the 6 week period in the summer and I earned an A. He is helpful and gives xtra credit.
Extremely unique sense of humor...Intelligence is his number one asset
AWESOME TEACHER HATS OFF TO HIM.
No complaints about the professor! I disliked the course, but this professor made it very interesting! He's a great story teller! He uses stories to get his meaning accross.
he's great. I loved his class.
He is so nice, he is funny, I love that teacher! the class overall is easy just need to read the book and you'll be fine, not major memorizing. ;) just common sense.
He is nice, but this class is boring. The test are not so hard if you study the questions at the end of every chapter!
this class is horrible
This professor is a walking contradiction. He is supposed to make you think with an open mind and what he ends up doing is try to make you think the way he does. He is not very open to many ways of life. Take the class, but don't let him change who you are and what you believe in.!!!
He is awesome. He makes the class fun and interesting. All you need to do is take good class notes and you will pass.
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This teacher is very nice, is really easy to pass his class, he might be boring but is an easy A
BORING BEYOND BELIEF BUT NOT UNINTERESTING JUST WATEVER AND A TAD ANNOYING
He is not a bad teacher. He just is extremely closed minded and will want to change to way you think. Study the study guide and you will pass the class.
He doesn't give you your grades very often, you have to keep track of your own grade.
He is really nice, but he want to change your mind no matter what. If you study the study guide, you will pass the class
HE IS AMAZING, TAKE HIS CLASS YOUR WORLD WILL CHANGE.
Very good professor. He's kind of a hippie. Very liberal and makes no secret about that and his opinions, but he doesn't make you feel wrong for disagreeing. He does give you something interesting to think about though. He's a very cool person. His lectures/discussions are more interesting than lectures usually are.
Dr. Fink is awesome. His lectures are always interesting and easy to understand. He is also very fair, a real nice guy. An easy "A" if you put some degree of effort into it.
He is a nice guy but he talks the whole time and after 15 minutes I wanted to shoot myself. Although he does show some freaky videos man!!good luck I think I passed by mere luck and cause I was sitting next to some nerd .
okay for a veggi guy, hes ok, his class is borring sometimes, his tests are ok, i hate watching movies they are too grafic, its horrible. nice guy but very borring...
He grades fairly and gives an excellent study guide but Dr. Fink has an agenda and wants his students to adopt it. There is very little critical thinking allowed and disenting views are not well received. His ethics are shared by the likes of Peter Singer.
He's an amazing guy! I loved going to his class. I found him to be very interesting! He makes people open their minds to things they don't usually think about (if you're interested). His tests might appear to be difficult but he grades on a serious curve. He's very nice and very easy to talk to and gives chances. Doesn't let you fail. Very sweet!
AMAZING professor! i highly recommend him to anyone.
The guy is AWESOME!!! Will wake u up and make sure u think(critically) before u believe everything u hear. I miss him!!!
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The good: The class is easy and the study guides he gives you are easy the quizzes are easy The Bad: He tries to change your mind and is extremely close minded.
this class has probably been one of the most difficult this poor man rambles becomes confused by his own reasoning does not take well with being disagreed with his quizzes are confusing and his test makes you wonder if you studied for the right class save yourself a d or w in this class take someone younger and more openminded
He is a great teacher. By far my favorite class. Every day we discuss something interesting. He always appreciates any type of class participation. Very enjoyable!!!
He is a great teacher. By far my favorite class. Every day we discuss something interesting. He always appreciates any type of class participation. Very enjoyable!!! I just love going to this class and don't see how others can find it boring.
He is not at all close-minded. If you say he is, it's because you don't want to open your own mind to other opinions. He offers every point of view, not just his own. He is very intelligent and above all else, open-minded.
Decent teacher. He goes off topic from time to time. But he doesn't test on anything that he hasn't emphasized in his lectures. Classes are fairly interesting. And he's big into animal rights, which was a plus for me.
this teacher is awesome. he is very clear and tells you exactly what he expects from you, the readings are broken down in class, his lectures are very interesting, he is nice to students.
i thought he was a great teacher. at first he seems weird but then u get used to him. quizzes and tests are easy!!!!!!! extra credit was available and was superbly easier!!!! trust me....i wish all professors was like this!
Good Teacher, A or B If you have a pulse
He lectures, but he's funny. He keeps things interesting and clear. He's very clear on what you need to know before the test, and if you do the book reports early on, you will be fine. Show up, pay attention and let the philosophy sink in... don't fight it...it makes no sense sometimes, but it's not supposed to. Very Interesting class.
He was an OK teacher. He didnt explain the material very well... The tests were OK also. Somewhat confusing, but thats because he doesnt explain... Gives some extra credit...Take him you will pass... =)
If you pay attention, read the book, and do the book report, you will get an A. He's a good professor. He knows his stuff. He wishes he could convert everyone in the world to vegetarianism, but other than that, he's cool! At first you may think he's obnoxious, arrogant, and condescending, but that changes after the 3rd class.
This teacher is determined to indoctrinate his beliefs upon the whole class yet does not give students the credit they deserve when they speak the truth. He needs to desperately to come to know Jesus Christ as God. Until then he is going to continue mindless searching through philosophy for hope.
awesome teacher explains material well gives review for test.... passed with a's
This professor is great. It is true that he may have some views that you may disagree with but that's philosophy. He is highly intelligent and nice. His lectures are clear and if you read the material you'll and do the extra credit you'll do great.
this teacher is exhaustingly BORING! philosophy is such an interesting subject and he destroys its appeal.
Great Professor. Supportive and great in grading. you will get an A
He's a great techer. it's one of those classes thats easy, basic, and kinda common sense, if u fail u r an idiot. the book(s)are unnecesary i went on a mission to get them. i have As and read maybe 2 pages of it!!! and hes not strict on attendance at all!!!!
Critical thinking and ethics, lets face it the class doesn't sound interesting, but Finks odd personality makes it fun. His "unexpected" quizes are fairly simple. He reviews the tests a class in advance. All in all, the class really moved me. By the way, by the end of the semester there's a chance you'll become a vegetarian. =)
That's true about what the other person said about the books! There expensive and I think I read them only a few times. He is a very nice man and a great teacher to top off! The reason probably why some people think he is boring is because maybe they don't think his jokes are funny. I thought the course was very interesting.
bad bad bad .. don't take his class very unclear
best teacher at mdc kendall. simple. to the point. no bs. multiple examples to clear things up for the mental midgets. as long as you arent a fundamental extremist you should love his class. if you have an open mind and two brain cells, you would love his class: and attendence would not be a problem.
amazing professor, i learned so much. he is very clear and nice and helpful. even if you do not do the readings that he gives out, he will still take the time to explain everything. he will open your mind so be prepared to think for real...if you are close minded do not take this because you just won't get it. he gives reviews at the beginning
Fink is awesome. Makes Philosophy fun and enjoyable, student must have some sort of motivation to learn: an open mind is a good thing to have. I would take all of his classes. Fink rocks.
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This man honestly has been the teacher who has opened my eyes and changed my life. Im not some dorky student who likes school, but this guy is awesome. Oh and if you go, it's the easiest A you will ever ever get. He is the nicest guy Ive ever met. He wont fail you, he believes in Karma. lol
He explains the basics of philosophy in a very relatable way. Encourages students to have interesting class discussions. He will tell you where to study for the test, not all of the test material is covered in in-class lectures. His test are pretty easy though.
he is the funniest man!! lol he's a great person and his class is easy!! he's handouts gotta read them!!.. and you'll do good!! this class is very interesting with him!!! he's gonna make it fun!
who would have ever thought you would have soooo much fun while learning logic and ethics. you'll never stop laughing in his class. great guy. highly recommened
Best professor in Dade College. A wonderful person and super intellectual. Not a walk in the park class, but if you are willing to work you will be more than Ok.
If you want an "A", don't take this class. If you want a "B" you must go to ALL the conferences and extra credit movies! Tests are extremely tricky! Only 3 exams and 4 five point quizzes. Only 26% of 1,097 students received an "A" fall 2006.
His class is very interesting and sparks up exciting debates about controversial subjects. His grading system is based on an accumulation of points based on test scores with additional points for each ethic center event you attend to. You must attend atleast 4 events to pass the class. If you're a few point shy of an A you can always do extra credi
Very easy class. Professor has a great sense of humor. Always open for debate. Comes up with crazy hypothetical situations that make you go "WTF?" but help you understand what he's talking about.
This class was a waste of my time. I didn't learn a thing. There are only 3 test, and NO STUDY GUIDE. I failed the class, his tests are about things he doesn't even go over. He is funny and laid back but not a very good teacher.
I love Professor Fink! He helps you to open your mind about different ideas, situations, and helps you to figure out why we do the things we do. The class is an easy A if you open your mind and listen to what he has to say. Studying is important to get an A but he makes it super easy with handouts. It was overall an enjoyable class .
very cool teacher, teaches; so you don't even need the book. ipassed without it. excellent excellent
he is a good teacher... He gives alot of examples for each topic so that u are able to understand the material. u are able to get extra points for watching the video. he is a good teacher
Please do not waste your time taking this class, this is one of the worst teachers ever. I thinks that Philosphy es a great subject, but unfortunately he distroy it. He is confusing, boring, and do not teach at all, i think he should be fired from Miami Dade College
I love Professor Fink! I had him for PHI 2010 & 2604 and he was great! Not only is he intelligent and super funny but he gives you handouts in the beginning of the semester with study questions for each chapter. All you need to do is answer them and study them prior to the test.. Reading will help to but sooo not a hard class!
Great professor, presents material well, and very enthusiastic about the subject. Would recommend him to anyone who is interested in philosophy.
HE'S AWESOME!
Dr. Fink is really an awesome professor in ethics!! I loved his class! I learned a lot and enjoyed his class very much...
DONT buy the books. His tests are not too hard. The class is pretty interesting, and he likes to debate, but all arguments end in jokes so its all cool. He is funny. If you want an A all you need to do is do the extra credit encyclopedia reports and watch some movies. Easy class, though he doesn’t teach much.
VEry nice guy, listen, take notes, do what he says and you'll pass
Very witty and cool. Take him and you will not regret it.
Be careful with this professor, he says the events will help you but at the end you'll have a surprise. I got a C after having 60 extra points that he never graded. The class seems to be esay but is not, the tests are confused, be carefull
One word! awesome!.. this class of course when you think of it(boring)! but not really he actually opens up your mind to help you think in other ways. easy class if you study and not to much work needed. just follow the syllubus and youll be fine. take him, youll pass (:
I ended with a B but mainly cuz i never paid attention in class. all u hav to do in his class is take lots of class notes! he reviews the day previous to the test. one bad thing is that you dont get to know which questions u got wrong :( he is a funny and nice professor though!! if u have to take philosophy, i suggest u him, author of the txtbook!
He's one of the best professors i have ever had. He's funny and expresses himself clearly. He wants the class to interact and its a free judgement place. I love the class and i think he's great, I plan to pick him again for another course. The books are awesome by the way.
He's really funny. Read the book and take notes in class, and you'll be fine.
ok so he's an awesome professor and he's interesting and funny and really smart but the tests are really hard!! It is pertinent that you read the chapters (which read kind of confusingly)or you will bomb the tests..The only reason i passed with a C is because he lets you do an unlimited amount of extra credit.
Hey Dr. Fink is the best. I had him for logic, ethics and political philosophy. You'll learn so much! Definately take him
Dr. Fink's class was great! My favorite part of his class were the essay portions of the exams because you got to express yourself on specific ethical topics. He's wonderful and extremely funny. His class is not hard if you read the textbook and study.
Hes a real intellectual person, very fun to talk to although his logic class was ridiculously (i got a C in it) difficult I still enjoyed going to class.
One of the best, most inspirational and knowledgeable professors I've ever experienced.
He is an awesome professor. Very funny and understanding. Just had him for this 6 wk summer term, i passed with an A. The book is very easy and helpful and inexpesnive!!! He explains right before a test and if u dont pass than i dont know..but super great and interesting professor and class!
One of the best professors at Dade!! Gives interesting (and sometimes funny) lectures and gives real life examples. Also, he will try to make you a vegeterian!! Test are a little hard if you dont study and go over the material before a test, but if you study you'll be fine. I didnt study much and passed the class with an A!! I highly recommend him!
Very disappointed with this professor and class. I did ALL the extra credit,participated in class discussions and got a B. I am a straight A student but His tests are very confusing and his before test reviews confuse you more.I took him based on the reviews here and I would not recommend him.He likes to talk about himself ALOT.
Very good professor but attitude leaves something to be desired. Lectures are very clear but pay close attention & read the book as well. If you go just by the lectures you will pass but not with an A. Test are RIDICULOUSLY HARD even for the well-studied. Do all extra credit, it really helps. Passed with an A. Moderate effort. Do recommend.
Amazing teacher! He knows his subject extremely well. We used a book in class that he himself wrote, so if you really pay attention to what he says in lecture you'll never even have to open the thing. Tests are super easy if you understand the concepts. And do the extra credit!
Very easy class. I'm a straight A student. To get an A in the class you just need to take notes of his lectures (which aren't a lot), answer the study guide thoroughly and review your notes before the test. He makes class interesting, he DOESN'T talk about himself, and assigns no hw. 3 tests, easy A. Tests aren't tricky if you study. You'll be fine
He is a great teacher but very biased on his liberal views. i believe he has a great mind but should get off peter singers rear end. other than that highly recommended he makes you think alot
If you have a job dont take this class, only if you have the time to go to his "events" or speeches/movies in order to pass or get a decent grade. he is obsessed with peter singer and animals, (all extra credit essays have to be about animals) also dont take him if you dont want to see some horrible videos of animals getting slaughtered.
He is a great teacher. I really enjoyed this class, all his arguments are quite interesting and you never get bored in his class. His lectures are very clear and you can get the chance to give your opinion about stuff. Got an A on the class and his test are not hard if you take notes, do study guide, pay attention, and read the book.Pretty cool :P
His grading is extremely unfair, how come nobody mentioned that? even if you get a 90 in every test (which for 99% of professors thats an A), well to him thats a B, unless you do all kinds of extra credit which means you need to have a lot of free time outside the class to listen to speeches, watch movies etc....
He's a funny guy... BUT, hard. I had to spend hours doing all of this extra credit to pass this class. If you want to learn philosophy, enjoy it, and get a good grade take Professor Lund!
He is one of the coolest professors, wait, no...human beings I have ever met. His classes are so much fun and real eye-openers, and always fill up fast. (And yes, I do find his skinny-Jerry-Garcia look to be hot - his intelligence and compassion even more so). The man is mesmerizing, and I took him for 3 classes.
FUNNY character! He really knows how 2 get u worked up when it comes 2 certain topics. I truly looked 4ward 2 going 2 his class. So study ur guide, read ur book, & take notes in class & believe me you'll pass. He makes learning Super Fun. I got an A & had a great time. P.S. He wrote the book. **Caution Some Brain Power Needed**
hes a really fun teacher but he makes no sence. your teacher is the book in this class and make sure you do the extra credit or else you will get a poor grade. He keep's u intertain but in his life not in the subject.
I love this professor. He is the BEST. That's it. All those that have said that they are straight A student and passed with C only for the extracredits, let me tell you one thing: The straight A students not even need the extra credit, only use your brilliant mind, or remember how was that you got A in previous classes (maybe cheating).
Passed the class with an A. Make sure you go to the movies for extra credit or you are asking for trouble. Only took three tests and had a review. Everything on the test is what he discussed in class. TAKE NOTES!!!
Mr. Fink is a great professor. He will allow you to do extra credit movie reviews (do them!). You will need to do a few assignments in the ethics center (do them!). The first exam is very hard; the highest grade in my class was a B-. Memorize the argument names and structures and this test won't be so hard. I didn't do so great on the first exam, but still got an A in the course so don't be scared if you mess up on an exam. Be open minded.. This prof changed my life. He is fun and intellectual.
He is an AMAZING professor! The textbook Moral Reasins was written by him, and is very interesting. He makes you look at things in a way you'd never think you would. If you don't study for his tests you will NOT pass them! Also, he gives extra credit... do it! Great guy, and has an awesome personality!
I loved his class!! He is hilarious, clear on everything he teaches and truly cares for his students, Really good professor for those who are interested in learning, The best.
HE IS THE BEST BEST BEST PROFESSOR EVER. TAKE HIM!!!
Before I entered his class, I thought we were going to argue on interesting topic. But I was horribly mistaken. I have taken Neunder for intro to philosophy and ethics and gotten A's, so I thought this would be a blast, but I was wrong. All we do is analyze the structure of an argument and that's it. It's so f@#$ing boring and confusing.
(continuing from bottom comment) No one ever talk to him during class. Everyone was pretty much confused, bored, or pissed off taking a****ty course. I sorta felt sorry for Fink trying to make jokes during class to lighten the mood, but it didn't help. There's only 3 test and no final or homework. There's extra credit to go events.
He's a great teacher. I can understand how people who don't like this subject can get confused because there are alot of concepts you need to remember. But honestly, he gives us a review the class before the test, gives usthe answers to it right before the test and explains everything. How easy can it get? I didn't even buy the book and I have a B.
Favorite teacher by far. He doesn't even take attendance half the time but I come anyways because the lecture is great. He presents the subject very clearly, makes examples, and answers questions. Best of all, he opens your mind and makes you really think. If you're extremely closed minded you probably should take this class, but you won't like it.
The only teacher I know that gives such great extra credit. You just have to attend a couple lectures that are both interesting and eye opening then write your opinion on it. This guy really knows his stuff. You'll benefit as a person by taking this class. Like it's said below he really makes you think, but there are people who don't like that.
Initially, I HATED this class, and I told him this lol. The first 2 weeks or so will make you a little uneasy, especially if you are religeous, but his intentions aren't to offend you. He ended up being one of my favorite professors at Dade! Even if you make C's on his tests, the extra credit will boost you to an A! DO ALL EXTRA CREDIT!!!
Dr.Fink lectures about topics in his book. He makes info clear and breaks up lectures using class discussion.class eye opening and the prof is very nice. Take notes and have paper and pen out when he arrives b/c the questions he reviews in the beginning are ususally on the test. Do study guide and follow along in book during class and u'll succeed.
Very interesting class, even if you do take it because it's required. Be open minded, write notes, the book isnt too bad. Tests were fairly easy.
the best proff ever .I love the class .I took him in summer A. Thank you proffesor Fink for your dedication.
Professor Fink is a very wise and intelligant man. He made class fun and entertaining. You need to be present in class in order to understand the material. The book is mandatory, i passed with a C because i didnt study enough. Read the book, study and do the study guides given before the tests and you will do great!
Good teaching skills. If u like philosophy u will do great. No homework Just reading nd analyzing
Funny,respectfull,good teaching skills, great class. You need to read and understand the material to pass class with decent grade. Overall great professor
His class isn't hard but i find it's quite boring. He talks everyday with the same tone. Well, it's not bad and it would've been better if he gave us some fun activities. This is the way we learn things for sure. He also gives extra credits that will help you if you did bad on the exams.
Amazing teacher. Helpful, made LOTS of sense. His ethics class is top notch. Easy class... all you have to do is pay really good attention and take notes!!!
Excellent professor. He teaches what is needed to be taught. But for goodness sake ask questions, He will explain everything to the best of his ability. And doe extra credit its helpful and insightful. Overall Fink is humorous and down to earth professor. Cool in my book.
This is not an easy class. however hi is clear and explain exactly what you need to learn. He will keep you in class from the beginning to the end. Tons of extra credits, I recommend you to do them all since that is a warrantee of a good grade. For the exams you have to study and the last one is the easiest one. Hi is a great professor.
The slackest course in philosophy. The examples he uses are hilarious and he himself is quite charming. Advice: do all the handouts before class and use the book. The categorical statement portions are pretty tough. Overall, awesome professor. I truly recommend.
Very interesting class. I learned a lot from him. He holds discussions and plays movies from time to time. There is a research paper on your ideal form of government, so prepare for that. But he's awesome. This guy was my mentor.
GREAT PROFESSOR!
Pofessor Fink was not helpful at all. He gives three test and no hmwk or final. The test are based on if you fail the class or pass. Very little extra credit. He would try to make the topic intresting. I wish I chose a different professor.
He's an OKAY professor. He gives you three tests and if you don't read the chapters then you're out of luck. He's quirky and funny but I didn't learn much. He basically reiterates his book which is repetitive in itself. You get 5 extra credits that are only on Wed and Thurs and doesn't try to accommodate schedules.
Professor Fink is awesome! loved his class. Took him for a summer term he only gave 2 tests. There was no homework. If you don't like to engage in the discussions than you will be bored. Super nice guy, extremely patient and really funny.
Hard class and very confusing. I did not like this course at all, but I need it to graduate. This professor will answer your questions, but he will just confuse you more. Your best bet is to take the cotton out of your ears, stuff it in your mouth, and just pay attention!
He's a great proffesor, very smart and knows his stuff but the class overall was very hard.
Great professor hard course! I took Intro to Philosophy with a different professor and it was just as hard! All I can say is put your best foot forward and you'll come out with a decent grade. And do the extra credits it helps a great deal!!!
I took Critical thinking & ethics with Dr. Fink and needless to say it was the easiest course I've ever taken it in Miami-dade...There's 3 tests and some extra credits.. The first test is prob the toughest one (still very simple). Just use your logic and class will be easy. He is very charming & funny I enjoyed his lectures...
I received an A in the class. The first test was hard! The 2nd and 3rd get easier. Just be prepared to open your minds to a new way of thinking!
Prof. Fink is a very good teacher. He knows his stuff and it may be confusing at times but if you ask him, he will explain it to you. Overall, he is very flexible and helpful. I recommend.
If you are even a little conservative, be prepared to be insulted. Very biased views on politics and examples are all quite skewed to force a particular answer. Tests are easy as long as you read/listen in class. There is a lot of discussion & you won't be bored unless you tune out.
I think Professor Fink is hilarious. His class was enjoyable because he's constantly cracking jokes during lecture. He's pretty weird, but is always willing to help. The material is suuuper easy. The tests are REALLY easy if you pay attention during lecture and just read the chapters from his book. There are a LOT of extra credit opportunities!
Great teacher, 3 test, and multiple chances for extra credit. Impossible to fail, attendance helps but not really required. You could survive with out the book.
IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND LAZY DO NOT TAKE. I wanted to die every time I walked into class. He looks like a homeless person and is just annoying, I don't find his sense of humor to be any way funny. The way he teaches is like you're learning Chinese. His class is based on 3 tests and those are the only grades... Good luck!
Likes to joke around with students and gives a review the day before the exam. Make sure to read and understand the review in order to pass the three exams. If you don't attend the class or read the book, you won't pass at all.
you must read your book before class. You really have to study to understand the lecture. He likes to give extra credit. He's very helpful, and willing to help and explain things. He is funny.
Super nice and funny he gets really into his lectures, he grades fairly, and only has 3 multiple choice tests that he gives you a study guide for plus he gives about 6 chances for extra credit its impossible not to pass with a good grade. Overall just a great professor i would take him again if i could.
Professor Fink is a great professor! His lectures are exactly like the book (he wrote it) so studying is a breeze! A little boring at times but I would take him again!
Challenging, hilarious, interesting. He literally wrote the book we use, so his lectures are like an elaboration on the chapter. He's friendly, but his tests REQUIRE STUDYING! A lot of students were taken off guard by the 1st test. Extra credit throughout the semester. All around awesome class and great professor :)
Not many tests, and you have to read. A lot of conversation on ethical debates, rape, abortion, vegetarianism. His subject reflects mainly on the view point of the theorists and not on your view point, and the terminology can get confusing. Extra credit on watching movies and writing reflection papers on them. Its not a difficult class.
class is very boring he explains the subject in such a way that he looses you. the test are from the lecture (which he gives without any powerpoint, book, or anything just from his head) and from the book so prepare to read. he is very sweet and funny. He does give A LOT!! of extra credit so that helps.
Very understanding proffesor. His class is really easy, I never took notes (& I usually do) and just by litstening to him I learned. You have to read the book for the test but it's never more then 3 chapters per test. Gives extra credit & great reviews. Only 3 tests & no homework. He is really funny, makes his class interesting, I suggest you take
He talks a lot and doesn't waste one minute, but he's funny and often tries to explain things in comparison to what the students are interested in so it makes it easy to understand, attendance isn't mandatory but i recommend if you wanna understand what he's talking about. Tests are multiple choice but you definitely need to study. RECOMMEND HIM
i love professor FINK!!!!! I'VE TAKEN HIM TWICE, BOTH TIMES A+
Really nice guy, he's very knowledgable and super accommodating. There's 3 tests but he teaches you everything you need to know and gives a ton of extra credit. I learned a lot in his class and would take him again. You do have to study but its not a stressful class. Aced the class and really enjoyed his lectures/discussions.
He's very kind and his lectures are a bit confusing. It's on of those classes you defiantly need to review on your own for. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities. I'm taking him again, the grades are based off three exams. Just gotta STUDY
great professor. hes clear on what you need to study. take notes in class and must read the book
Great professor. He is going to talk the whole class time. Gives extra credits just for watching a movie and writing about it. The tests are easy, you just have to read his book.
I love professor Fink! This is my second time taking him, and I will be taking him once again. He's such a sweetheart. SO MANY EXTRA CREDIT. An easy class, just gotta focus!
Great professor. As long as you get past the first test, which is a beast, the rest of the class will be smooth sailing. YOU MUST READ THE BOOK!!!! He spends a lot of time talking about different scenarios and will ask you questions. it's a great class but you must interact. Don't be a bum!
I took Dr. Fink for Logic, and I thought he did a very good job. He's a doctor, and he knows his stuff. He uses a packet, not a book, for his class. He is a good teacher, and is very kind to his students. He brings up controversial topics in class so get ready to argue. To close, I was very happy to have taken his class, and I recommend him to all.
Fink is an okay professor. At times he can get distracted too easily. If you're lost and ask him to clarify a concept, he simply repeats what he says without explaining things differently. Still, he does his job and teaches you what you need to know for the class. Logic is like another math class, so keep that in mind.
Charles gets off topic easily. The class was boring. Makes you buy his book. Two Midterms and three essays that required. He is nice but he goes too much into detail. does not give answers for the study guide. Good luck.
In my experience I thought he was a brilliant. Although my class was 3+ hours T/TR I enjoy every minute of it that it felt class ended too quick. He was very clear with each topic & helped us understand the subject clearly. As off topic as it is, I find older men attractive especially intellectual men so naturally I had a an innocent crush on him.
This is not an English class. He's a tough grader on writing essays. Two midterms and three required essays. midterms are worth 100 points each and an essay is 10 points each. The exams are crucial so do good on both exams. He talks too much and sometimes you might get lost in his lecture. He gave a study guide but most were not on the second exam.
Took in the summer term. Easy class consists of midterm, final, and three papers. Talks all class and makes the lectures boring. No videos, movies, powerpoints, just him reading off the book for hours and hours. Do the study guide and practice test, and read the book and you will pass.
Fink is really cool, he'll make u laugh. Sometimes he'll counter your perfectly logical answer with something contradictory or rude, but its unintentional. His vegan argument is a little too down your throat, be ready. Overall an easy class. Why does he remind me of a wacky smart ass psychologist from a comedy film?
Easy class, just read his book, attend class, and do the study guide and your will pass. The class is interesting and the professor is funny. There will be some debates regarding some topics. There are 3 test, 3 extra credit written assignments that are really easy, and 3 extra credit films to watch. Take advantage of this it will help your grade.
Easy class, buy his book and do the study guides and do the short written assignments , and you'll be fine. He is very flexible with his hours after class. Easy to talk to.
you only have to purchase his book which is pretty cheap compare to an actual textbook. You have less than 3 papers and 3 quiz. super easy if you pay attention/ study. he tries to be funny and hes actually a sincere guy. definetly wouldn't have a problem in his class! Go vegan!
Professor Fink is amazing! i took him for PHI1100 and PHI2604 and he makes everything so easy. Ethics can get a little bring because all he does is talk but he explains the material really well. There are only 3 tests and 3 SHORT papers that count as extra credit. He is overall a great person and tries his best to make the class interesting.
Professor Fink is so understanding. He will try to help you the best he can. There are only 3 short essays (1 to 2 pages) and 2 tests that consist of 50 multiple choice questions.
Great teacher.
Horrible teacher. 3 tests. Beyond boring lectures. Critical grader on the papers. Trys to convince you to go vegan. Distracted easily. Pick another prof! Youll regret this one.
His lectures are so boring , he repeats himself again and Again no one pays attention expect those who are REALLY interested, his textbook is mandatory and if you just read that and practice his practice test youll be good
This teacher is super nice and caring. He is clear lectures, he talks a good amount but you still get interested in the topics of the course. Definitely would take him again.
Amazing prof! I do not regret taking him and he is one of the best professor I've ever had. I really liked his class and he makes everything interesting!
Tries to make you go vegan. Gets upset when you dont understand one of the difficult arguments he explains. I wouldnt take him again.
He's a really nice person but his lectures are extremely boring and there are barely any assignments so if you do bad on 1 assignment then you're kinda screwed. His reviews are nothing like the tests, I learned the hard way.
This class is really easy but tbh his class can get really boring fast
Good professor, interesting class
Professor Fink is a really good teacher, the class will be interesting and really gets you thinking. Great writing assignments, fair test(all in study guide). Would definately take him again.
Very interesting dude. Class is graded by few things so make sure to study for the exams. Other than that it is a breeze. Lectures can sometimes get really boring, just depends what you're interested in.
He's certainly a wacky guy, to say the least, but it's precisely this that made his class so fun. He's always cracking jokes and even makes inside jokes with the class that he uses to make lectures more interesting (ex: RAUL!! (if ya know, ya know)). Just take notes during class and read the tiny chapters he assigns, and you'll pass for sure.
Great lecturer, sometimes the material is a biiiiit dry, however a lot of the time he can capture your attention pretty well with a good class debate. No textbook. Just a small little book he made himself. Easy material, and easy tests.
I had a great time in his class. My grades weren't GREAT, its a hard class, but I loved how down-to-earth he is. Hes funny and witty. I was confused most of the class because it's all about morality - it makes you examine your beliefs- but in the end, I actually enjoyed it. He gives extra credit and 3 short essay assignments and 3 tests. 9/10
Hes very kind and always tries to engage with his students, the material can sometimes be little boring but overall a fairly easy class. You do have to buy his book and study off of that for the tests, he requires 3 essays their literally 250 words, easiest assignment ever! He was chill and always told jokes, he was fun teacher to have.
Professor Fink in my opinion is an amazing and knowledgeable professor. I thought this class was going to be boring, but it actually got my attention. This class helped me see life from a different perspective. The assignments were interesting and from a book he wrote himself. I recommend taking Professor Fink.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! If you by any chance happen to disagree with his political beliefs he will purposely give you a worse grade. He likes to push his political views on his students and ridicule others for having a different belief. Dont take this class. You have been warned. Good luck
Liberal that trys to make you go vegan and forces his political views on you. Steer away.
He is a pretty good professor. He tends to talk quite a bit and tries very hard to get you to see his point of view, however, he makes the textbook and it is free. The extra credit is slightly questionable, but it makes you think. He cares very much for his students and you can go to him for homework help and he will provide. A good choice.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! This professor is HORRIBLE. His class was suppose to be in person but due to Covid-19, I am stuck with this professor online. I have to say he is not teaching at all. If you are good at teaching yourself then this course is for you. But if you need an actual professor who teaches then THIS COURSE ( atm ) Is not for you.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! This professor is not it. His class was suppose to be in person but due to Covid-19, I am stuck with this professor online. I have to say he is not teaching at all. If you are good at teaching yourself then this course is for you. But if you need an actual professor who teaches then the COURSE ( atm ) Is not for you.
I won't lie this class is super easy, just read the lectures and you will pass, but the profesor is the worst I ever had. First of all we have to buy his own book that is the most boring book that I had ever read on my life. He does do anything, you have teach yourself. Also is rude answering email and if you have a complaint he doesn't answer back
I took this class online because of COVID-19, he doesn't leave any videos for the students to review, you have to study it on your own (with his low quality book) , the quizzes are 10 questions, 10 min, so you're rushing every question, he doesn't allow you to view which questions you got right or wrong. If you really want to learn, DON'T pick him.
This course is very difficult and this professor really tried his hardest to ensure that everyone passes. He emailed the class after every exam with great feedback, posted videos on the material, and changed his grading scale to accommodate to us. Logic isnt an easy subject, its something you have to put time and effort to fully understand.
Please dont listen to the negative reviews this professor actually helped us through it all. There are 4 quizzes for each chapter and 1 test at the end. Each quiz are 15 mins with 15 questions, but lately he has extended it to 20 mins to give us more time. The questions in the textbook are in the quizzes, so all you have to do is study thematerial
This class was the most difficult class I have ever took, but I truly learned a lot from it. He makes his own textbook so you dont have to buy the book. Also, he gives us a link to textbook questions to practice on. Overall, dont listen to the negative reviews. He was great and very helpful throughout the entire course. Be prepared to study a lot
Didnt have any online classes but had to read through lectures. He also provided some videos to explain lessons. Entire grade based on 12 quizzes and 3 tests with a 15 point curve on the final grade to make up for the possibility of missing one quiz.
We were graded by nine quizzes and three tests, along with three essay assignments. The only way to pass the class is by actually devoting hours to reading and studying the material. Take lots of notes. Also, groupchats were banned in this class and he only gives a minute per question on quizzes and test. 10 questions10 min. 60 question60 min.
there is no homework in this class just pure quizzes and 3 essays. he gives you a minute per question in the quizzes during class time. you will actually have to read the book to understand, he records his lectures, The completion of the study guides is optional but it helps for the quizzes.
I had a great time in Professor Fink's class; almost everybody else did not! So long as you don't take this class in the first semester of college, and are prepared to dedicate 2 hours a week to learning the material, you will be okay. If you do not do this, then you will be one of the people in the group chat whining about your very first D.
Awesome teacher, super chill
He makes his own quizzes. They arent quizlet or cheggable. Which sucks cause you just fail your only way to get grades. His method of teaching is through study guides and they are confusing. Hes cool; its just you got to put in the work. Also their are snitches in the group chats so you cant ask for help during tests.
He makes his own test. He wrote his own textbook. There is no hw no journals no discussions. No chances for you to bring your grade up only extra credit ESSAYS. Group chat has snitches (cant get help on his very confusing test). lectures are long (he talks a lot without ever really anything). stay far away from this class.
Prof.Fink is a SUPER sweet man and amazing human but just don’t take this class if you aren’t a reading person and you don’t understand logic/philosophy things. This has turned out to be my most difficult class and it takes hours of work and study to finish anything in this class because the concepts are so confusing.
This professor makes up his own test. He gives you a study guide to study but out of the 26 question that is on that study guide only 3 questions are on the test. he makes up his own question for the test. Only gives u one minute to complete each question and there is 20 questions. He makes it impossible for you to be able to even pass his class.
He has a pretty weird way of explaining things, and if you don't understand it you're royally screwed. The entire grade is based off these seemingly random quizzes he makes, they're all the same style. If you don't get it the first time, drop it while you can
Do not take this professor
Do not take professor. He wrote his own book and all the graded material is based on it. The class is about 5 testes that he makes and 3 short essays. Leture was very boring.
Found the class super confusing and hard . We have to buy his own book that he wrote
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.His workload was quizzes(6)for 20points,essays(3) for 10pts and you never know what the essay is about UNTIL THE DAY OF. Attendance and discussion is extra-credit:1point each.For textbook is HIS BOOK,he makes the study guides&quizzes.His class was so bad he had to change the grading because about 98% of the class failed.
Professor Fink is very fair, he likes everything done on time and always will take the time to read your assignment and give you a proper feedback, he is very professional and not impossible to obtain an A.
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