Very insightful class from a knowledgable guy. Can be sarcastic sometimes but not mean. I only recommend this course to "deep" thinkers, as normal people may find work hard. However, hard VERY BAD THINGS about his Contemporary Ethics class.

I had this class as a home study course so i only saw the prof. about 4 times all semsister. He seemed alright to me, but some thought he was a burnout from 70's. You have to do alot of readings and vocab but you can use note cards for your test. He is not an easy grader, you also do 2 papers .

I took his home study, he doesnt teach but the explains what you have to do and gives you examples. He grades a little strictly, even for a course that is all written. be prepared to write till your hand hurts 4 times, although you only have to take 3 tests. Most writing I've ever done and only a B.

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Prof Baker's class was interesting. He's a pretty funny guy. I would take him again.

Prof Baker's class was interesting. He's a pretty funny guy. I would take him again. Some people think he's argumentative, I think he just likes to argue ANY point whether he agrees with it or not. Very entertaining. The work was easy if you paid attention and showed up to class.

PHIL 191 is, basically, evaluating arguments. He does a good job of covering a variety of fields, and he criticizes your evaluation from the viewpoint of the philosopher who presented the argument. There are lots of quizzes, and there is extra credit. Two papers, as well. Try to read the material and elaborate your thoughts, and you'll do fine.

Yes the work is hard, but as long as you study and are able to support your positon, you'll do fine. I would def. take this prof. again. I took online course and if you're not planning on putting in the time, then this is not for you.

He assigns alot of work! If you take him online - be prepared to spend alot of time with this class. No matter how much effort you put into an assignment, he wants more. He does give you an opportunity to revise your graded work and resubmit them for a better grade. (only some assignments) I got a B, but that was by the skin of my teeth.

prof. baker is a cool, open-minded guy. he may give a lot of work, but it does help you learn...and he always makes class really fun, b/c he's nuts! in a good way :).

He's incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, he'll argue any point that you make regardless of your stance simply because it makes you think out your arguments. He lets you know exactly what is expected and when it's due well in advance and he grades fairly. I would definately take his class again. It's not easy but it's worth it.

Super interesting. Loved his class. Guy is prickly - not so nice, but he is brilliant!

a very divisive guy. you'll either love his arguemntive style or think he's a total ass. he's actually very knowledgeable and witty and makes lectures entertaining and relatable. a tough grader who really makes you work for your A's, but makes himelf very available for help. be prepared to do serious work though. recommded highly.

Since I have to type of comment here... I'd have to say it was pretty easy, but there was just so much time that had to be spent on the homework etc.

Baker's cool.. I would take him again if I needed another class he taught.. he's not easy.. he pushes you to think.. but that is what philosophy is about.

I was surprised to see all the negative comments on here about him. He's very fair, funny,and his class is interesting. All quizzes are online,and there are no tests or homework. You do have a paper every 2-3 weeks. I suggest taking his class if you want a fun, interesting class, but not if you are looking for an easy A..you have to work hard.

Im taking his online Into. to Philo. He is very professional and helpful and has always answered my questions promptly.The work is not as bad as i thought it would be, i think its because i can do it at my own pace. Im planning on taking his Ethics class next semester.The work he gives is not hard, as long as you try your best your set!

Excellent teacher w/ great cirriculum

I'm currently taking Prof. Baker's class online and I love it! Learning how to form a proper argument is hard but he makes it interesting and offers plenty of exercises to practice. It makes you think (hence the course title). Don't take this class if you are not really interested in putting in an effort. He's fair and generous with extra credit

I took Dr. Baker's online 5 week intro to phil course and i actually found it pretty interesting. THere definately was a lot of work and you had to participate in discussions but he was very clear about what was expected of you and also very responsible about giving back grades so you know how you are doing. I would definately take him again.

I took Dr. Baker's online 5 week intro to phil course and i actually found it pretty interesting. I definately had to work hard each week but I appreciated that it was very organized and I knew exactly how I was doing and what was expected of me. I would deifinately take him again.

This Critical Thinking course that I took online with Dr. Baker was very enjoyable and interesting. You print out all the needed materials so there was no text book to purchase. He responded to emails quickly and offered extra credit. I'll be taking Intro to Phil with him in the future as well.

Great professor, I took this clss online and had no problems at all. I would recomend him. He is fair: if you do your job, you'll be great.

People probably think he grades unfairly because he expects a lot out of you and demands a thorough understanding of all concepts. With extra credit and good notes (all tests are open-note), you can pull a B/B+ easily. Maybe even higher. Just go to class.

This guy is a blast. I had him for philosophy and did not do much of the work. He really puts effort into grading and takes it seriously. I didnt do well on almost everything we did and I still passed with a B. Plus he's always talking about dead babies. I love this guy. Take him.

I loved him! Such a nice man. Class is Definately hard but if you show interest he will do everything he can to help!

He took a boring subject and made it fun. He was very helpful if you have any questions. The material was so confusing but he did his best to make it easier.

He gives you many chances to improve your grade and he expects you to actively think about the subjects. He is knowledge in what he teaches and he is a very nice professor.

No tests. This class is entirely online. Quiz, essay, and online discussion every chapter. He drops the lowest grade of each at the end of semester. Offers a TON of extra credit. Lets you redo papers and even email him to correct before submitting. You get two attempts, sometimes 3 for quizzes. Lecture is boring, the book helpful, take online.

I enjoyed Professor Baker's class. Moreover, I really learned something. All of the quizzes are online and you can take them over, and there's plenty of chances for extra credit. He does expect you to work for your grades with your papers. He's an interesting guy who can teach you something if you pay attention.

I am an English major and this is the most writing intensive class I've ever taken. Would not recommend if you are taking other classes and work. Way too much work for an Intro course. You will spend 5 hours writing an exercise only to have him make comments and scrutinize every little thing on it. Too demanding of a course at this college level.

I learned a lot. He can be tough but he is really funny.

Had him for intro philosophy when he first started midsemester extremely smart and makes the topic interesting able to Use concepts from class after graduation from OCEAN COUNTY college at Stockton. Wish I could have taken more classes with him

I have had Dr Baker for two semesters now. Each week you get one online discussion, and every two weeks is a quiz. For the semester you get to choose four papers you would like to write. His class is not extrememly difficult, but it is also not a walk over. Discussion is huge in his class. He's great philosophy professor, and I highly recommend him

Dr. Baker lectures the entire class, and people often say he is boring, but if you really like Philosophy, his lectures are not that bad. He is willing to work with students to help with their grades, and is lenient with attendance. He often goes over PowerPoints the entire class, and gives a fair amount of homework. Not a bad professor overall.

He gave some writing assignments but it wasn't overwhelming. His quizzes in Ethical Issues are a bit difficult and the questions are mostly from the textbook, so the book is a must have.

I dont like philosophy but Baker was a great professor. You really need to use the book for everything but the grading criteria is very clear. He also grades everything right away so you know where you stand in the class. He answers any emails you send him very quickly and is very understanding.