4.9

Daniel Bunce

Philosophy - De Anza College

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Smart, sophisticated, and funny

PHIL04 - 5.0 rating

Hard-to-tackle philosophical subjects made easy

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PHIL4
Jun 12, 2003

nice guy, very helpfull, buff bod

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PHILO1
Jun 25, 2003

Knows his stuff very well. He can answer almost any question and i always open to debate. Its just that some of the students are a little too opinionated that made the class annoying.

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PHIL4
Jul 10, 2003

The best teacher ever!

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PHIL4
Aug 4, 2003

He made Philosphy interesting and not boring. He knows his stuff inside and out and he is very helpful.He has a cool curve like 85% is an A. Take him if want to learn Philosphy 'coz there's no other Philosphy teachers that are as cool!

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PHIL1
Aug 5, 2003

The best philosphy teacher at De Anza. He tries to relate the material to you in a way you'll understand. Tests can be challenging, so take and study your notes. One more thing, very good looking guy.

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PHIL01
Oct 6, 2003

Great teacher!!!Has a great passion for philosophy and communicates it well. Plus hes hot!

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PHILO1
Nov 30, 2003

He is one of the best teacher in deanza. He is energetic about his subject and very passionate. I highly recomend to take him. Study his notes and be in the class every day and u will for sure get an A.

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PHIL4
Dec 4, 2003

Intelligent and helpful teacher, encourages critical thinking, i.e. expressing opinions that differ from his own, which makes the class so much more interesting. Some tests more difficult than others, but fair grading. Highly recommended class!

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PHIL4
Dec 6, 2003

Pretty koo guy, Test can be kind of hard but he will help you at the end if the class average is low. Plus he has a pretty kool curve, study ur notes and ull get an A.

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PSYCH6
Dec 20, 2003

phenomenology is great! we learned about horizons, the parts/structure of experience that make it possible to have meaning for someone. very cool guy too.

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PHIL
Feb 6, 2004

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PHIL1
Mar 2, 2004

Nice guy. A little confusing sometimes. Good teacher overall. Essay tests can be alittle hard. Ps: he's hot

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PHIL1
Mar 2, 2004

He's the most effective teacher ever. The way he teaches is at a pace where he puts himself at the level of the student, not the teacher. If you are willing to pay attention, the material will sink in via osmosis just like that.

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PHILO4
Mar 18, 2004

very good teacher..very good content..not that hard..plus u learn a lot..to get an A, u got to put some time and work on the homework..recommended

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PHIL141
May 22, 2004

Amazing teacher makes philosophy interesting, hard tests and hard papers.

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PHIL4
Jul 23, 2004

This teacher is pretty fun. he knows his philosophy. His tests are kind of hard, but if you study you'll do fine. He is helpful if you ask and he is very clear in his examples. He can be good eye candy also..He'll motivate you to study with his looks..

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PHIL1
Aug 5, 2004

He is such a great professor. i took him for summer school. there were only 1 midterm and one final. he even gave us the questions to the test.

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PHIL1
Aug 17, 2004

Great prof. Has that girly vibe but he's very clear on his lectures. I took it in the summer and there's only a midterm and the final, and he basically gives you the test questions for prep. Random burst of laughters takes time to get used to. Recommended

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PHIL1
Aug 18, 2004

Oh man, this prof is one hottie. I would go out with him if I could. His lectures are very interesting and captivating, and his orgasmic voice makes you want to hear more.

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PHIL1
Aug 23, 2004

I took him for summer school and the lectures are very easy to follow (he writes everything on the board) and he gives you the midterm and final questions before the tests. Sometimes when he says certain words he sounds like George W. Bush. Cool guy!

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PHIL1
Nov 4, 2004

Extremely easy class. Just pay attention in class and copy the stuff he writes on the board. It'll pay off for midterms and finals. Review sheet has 23 questions, he picks 6, you pick 4 of the 6 for midterm. No need for book, he goes over the reading in class and hits the main points.

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PSYC001
Dec 1, 2004

Great teacher, made me want to major in psychology, made the class super easy and interesting. You can tell he's really into the subject. It's mostly all lecturing n' copying the notes on the board. Some might be bored if not interested in the subject all, but for those who like it..great class.

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PHIL1
Dec 9, 2004

best teacher I ever had...intelligent, funny, very helpful...and, yes, hot. Take him and find out.

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PLIL01
Dec 13, 2004

awesome. he's the best philosophy teacher at De Anza.

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PHIL
Jan 14, 2005

Democrats and Liberals need not apply to this class - it's all about logic and cogent reasoning & thinking. Daniel is a fascinating teacher, oozing Republican which is a breath of fresh air on a liberal-biased campus. Very refreshing course. I highly recommend! Sense of humor applies as well!

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PHIL1
Feb 24, 2005

I pretty much registered here to comment on this professor. Had him for summer quarter 2004. Never before has a professor brought so much passion to a subject, irregardless of how much or little the students are feeling like participating. Day after day of full on good teaching.

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PHIL
Mar 10, 2005

Fantastic teacher, really interesting, helpful, and pretty dang good looking too (: Definitely recommend.

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PSYCH1
Mar 24, 2005

clear, passionate, intelligent, funny, caring, and last but certainly not least, smokin' hot!

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PSYCH1
Mar 30, 2005

Good teacher. Not so bad to look at. You have to take a lot of notes but they help you w/ the exams. Not too much work at all but all you need to do is keep up with reading and you shouldn't have any trouble passing the class.

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PHIL1
Apr 4, 2005

Passionate and intelligent! He makes difficult subject matter understandable.

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PSYCHOLOGY01
May 17, 2005

This class is fairly easy. 2 midterms, 1 final, and 1 essay to write. His lectures are clear and interesting. He helps you out when you need it. Good teacher. He's pretty hot. He makes me wanna turn gay

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PHIL4
Jun 6, 2005

I disagree with one of the posters; he said very liberal things in our class and I am positive he is not a republican! (i.e., he hates rush limbaugh) Easy class, if you are from a 4yr looking to take some GE courses, this is a much easier alternative. Also, I agree on the super hot thing, but sweats like a madman too (had him for summer school)

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PSYCH1
Jun 6, 2005

he is so damn hot....I would do terrible things to him

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PSYC6
Jun 20, 2005

Bunce is a cool guy and a great teacher. Don't expect nothing less. I think I was one of the first to take his psyc 6 class because there were only a handfull that actualyl registered. BUT take it! It'll seriously change how you live your life and it's an easy A. You learn what he does for a living. He's so passionate that you can't hate him.

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PHIL1
Jun 27, 2005

this is a really good teacher. he is very clear and straight to the point. his tests are extremely easy. very exuberant

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PHIL4
Jul 16, 2005

He's one of the best professor in De Anza!! Even I dun have enough score for an A, he still understand me and give me an A^^

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PSYC1
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2005

This class is not so easy for me as an ESL student. but Mr. Bunce explained everything clear and understandable. The exams are pretty straight from the study guide that he gave u. I highly recommand u to take Mr. Bunce's class. And u will know how hot he is after u take it. ^^

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PSYC6
Sep 15, 2005

I never thought humanistic psychology was ever going to be taught at community college level.Finding it was a ridiculously long,hard process.Having done so was worth it with a teacher very passionate about it at the helm.Very clear lectures and generous grading system add an extra flavor.It was outstanding!

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PSYCH1
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2005

Mr. Bunce is really a great teacher~ he builds up my interest towards psychology. His exams are not that hard, all his questions are from what he talked about in class. i didnt even take a look at the book, but just listen to his lecture n takes notes n end up an A. Besides, his lecture is interesting n sure u will learn a lot from him~

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PHIL4
Dec 6, 2005

hes not that easy! his class is really ambiguous and the subject critical thinking is overall a BS subject. its pretty hard to get an A because of the subject matter. he's an okay teacher but really really picky about your test answers. i wouldnt recommend him for phil 4. i studied and only got a C

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PHIL4
Dec 10, 2005

He's one the best instructors at De Anza, definitely the best philosophy. He's very clear, helpful, and professional. Learned a lot.

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PHIL1
Dec 30, 2005

great professor, nothing more i can say.

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PHILOSOPHY1
Dec 31, 2005

awesome teacher. philosophy is a hard subject but he makes it easier to understand. just take down all his notes and review when test tim comes around. very generous with grading! just do your work and you will get atleast a B. i got an A bcuz i actually tried but had no prior classes related with philosophy

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PHIL1
Jan 9, 2006

He is a great teacher. He explains all the difficult philosphical idea to understandable material. 2 essay exams with review sheet provided, are not hard if you study the notes carefully. Essay paper is so much fun and he offers help.

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PHIL4
Feb 18, 2006

this teacher is HOTT! and to top it off he knows his stuff, you learn alot, and if you do the work you get a good grade, probably one of the best courses i've taken at Deaza

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PSYCH1
Feb 25, 2006

very knowledgable about his stuff. u can tell he's really into what he teaches. lectures/notes/essay quizzes...actually its not at all that bad. just as long as u show that u tried. u'll find him interesting.......n' hot.

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PSYCH6
Mar 28, 2006

He's an awesome guy who explains everything the way it should be explained. I liked his method of teaching very much because the topics were very interesting. Just study for the exams and you should be more than ok! Trust me, you have to be a total and complete moron if you don't study! I would recommend this class to everyone!

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PSYCH006
Mar 31, 2006

Brilliant teacher. Amazing class. Hot ass. If I'll remember one college class when I grow old and demented, it will be this one.

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PHIL4
Apr 9, 2006

He's a great teacher because he doesn't shove his lectures down your throat. His class is kick back and he talks to you like it is not a boring lecture and if you don't listen it's your bad. Also most people like him cuz he's EASY. You still have to study and try but as long as you read and study a you'll do fine. Also he gives Lots of E.C!!

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HUMANISTIC
Apr 10, 2006

Dan is just too good....:)..He's so passionate with his subject. He makes you want to learn and be interest in it. He's so cute and funny.....Humanistic is a great class for those who in Psych major or even just to see a deep way of thinking about human behavior....2 tests and 1 project, not hard at all....very helpDan is too funny and cute! Easy A

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PHIL4
Jun 7, 2006

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PHILOSOPHY4
Jul 6, 2006

This teacher is amazing! He was really helpful and made the subject easy to understand. That fact that he was hot didn't hurt either.

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PHIL3
Aug 23, 2006

BEST TEACHER EVER! N HOT!

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PHIL3
Sep 23, 2006

An absolutely awesome teacher than I highly recomend.

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PHIL3
Nov 1, 2006

He made this intriguing subject even more interesting. I still remember the fallacies, haha.

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PHIL04
Jan 8, 2007

VERY clear professor, and even though he doesn't answer emails, he's helpful one-on-one. His Phil04 class was easy, too :)

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PHIL04
Jan 9, 2007

He's the best.

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PSYCH6
Jan 11, 2007

Offers the most profound insight found on this campus.HANDS DOWN THE ABSOLUTE BEST TEACHER AT DE ANZA.PERIOD.

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PHIL4
Jan 25, 2007

Exceptionally intelligent being... His passion for philosophy (also for Humanistic Psych...) truly reflects in his lectures, and illuminates his beautiful eyes. He is a great educator. To not take his classes would be a mistake for your brain... He is sensitive, open to questions...welcoming of confusion...inspires curiosity. All around goodness

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PHIL04
Feb 12, 2007

Tests are super tricky, not the same basic as he teches in class. I studied so hard for the tests... but I got a bad grade. Don't take his class if you are an internatinal students especially.

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PHIL03
Feb 22, 2007

Bunce is super hot!!!! He is very helpful and interesting. He is also great to look at!! He is an easy grader and gives great constructive critism so you can do your possible best at writing papers.

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PHIL3
Mar 27, 2007

Prof. Bunce is incredibly nice -almost TOO nice. He definitely knows what he's talking about & he makes sure everybody in the class understands what's going on. The class was enjoyable. I apply the fallacies that I've learned in this class in real life all the time.

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PSYC6
May 8, 2007

Really interesting teacher, he kind of left some topics unfinished at the end so he let us have a open note final but he gives you the midterm/final answers a week before and then you answer like 5 in class. i really enjoyed his class, he knows what he's talking about and hes passionate about it and his ideas are really thought provoking. take him!

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PSYC6
Sep 24, 2007

Bunce is an AWESOME teacher.... you can ttly tell he loves to teach ppl... very intereseting class... he's a easy grader but you have to work to get an A... loved all his lectures... like he said all you really need is margaritas and you'll get it all...fun class...take it!

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PHIL4
Nov 26, 2007

good teacher, really helpful. test are pretty tricky, pay attention and put effort into comprehending what the concepts are. i recomend him however dont think that it is an easy A

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PHILO3
Dec 12, 2007

great professor if you study and pay attention in class the exams are easy.

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PHIL4
Jan 29, 2008

easy class to pass and if u study a li'l, A is very possible. explains everything in class well, so if u go to class and take notes the book is not needed. quizes are simple. and the class is fun too

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PSYCH6
Mar 13, 2008

Bunce is a really great professor!I really liked his teaching style. He's respectable and you can tell he wants his students to do well.He knows his stuff inside and out. He cuts through the BS that some other teachers give. you do have to work to get an A though. 1midterm, 1final& 1 essay.He drills the important stuff in ur brain.GREAT teacher!!!!

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PSYCH6
Mar 15, 2008

AWESOME TEACHER! wants you to learn and you do. need to do work to get an A but you will learn. requires reading two short humanistic psych books. 2 essay exams- he gives you the question. one easy paper

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PSYCH6
Mar 30, 2008

I LOVED Prof. Bunce! he's a great professor and is very nice to his students. Psychology itself is a very tough/complex subject and many of the theories are hard to grasp so You can't really blame him for making the questions hard. He made the info clear! cool guy!

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PHIL04
Apr 7, 2008

Best teacher I've had at De Anza by far. Unbelievably helpful and very clear in his teachings. He adds about 1 question per test thats a little tricky, but if you pay attention to what he has to say you should have no problem passing his class.

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PHIL04
Jun 26, 2008

Bunce was awesome. He is very clear, his exams require writing, but its so easy. Gives extra credit. I recommend him, phil is not my field and i didnt think i would do good, but to my surprise i did very well in the class. Its also very fun and eye opening. Take him you wont regret it ;) He is easy!

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PHIL4
Jul 5, 2008

Wonderful teacher! I loved his class so much! He was so interesting and engaging. I took it as a night class and I never ditched or fell asleep which is a good sign... He likes it if you get involved and answer his questions because most people don't say much. I got an A with little effort, just show up and take good notes and you will be fine.

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PHIL4
Aug 12, 2008

Some here say that this class is easy. Not true. The class is fun, however, it is hard. You need to study your fallacies, and know them cold. Some fallacies over lap and you need to be able to distinguish between them. Take good notes First class in a long time where the book was used. He gives ex cr but it is time consuming. Great class over all

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PHIL4
Aug 26, 2008

I dislike Critical thinking, but it was GE requirements so I took it with Mr.Bunce. He is a very nice and helpful professor. He is a sharp man!! I enjoyed his class and the time he took to educate us, he really care about his class. Lots of notes in class, it be helpful to bring laptop. remember do the extra credit hw. it can bump up ur grades!

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PHILO04
Nov 18, 2008

Dr. Bunce is an awesome teacher! I took his class last summer and we covered a lot of material in a very short time, but he kept the interest level high, and was great at explaining things-even to those of us who usually "get it" but struggled with the material (and argued with him about it!) A very cool guy and I learned a lot!

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PHIL004
Dec 5, 2008

he is a really great teacher i had him for a 2 hour class and i enjoyed going to his class your are not required to go to his class but if you do you will miss out there is HW in this class but you are not required to do it.I never did the hw because he corrects it in class you only get graded on the tests and he does offer extra credit.

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PSYCH6
Dec 8, 2008

He is very easy to understand. He really knows his stuff and genuinely wants you to be interested. He likes when people speak up in class even if you don't give the right answer. Dan Bunce is one of the greatest teachers ever!

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HUMANPSYC
Jan 7, 2009

He is so manly. Other than that, he is a great professor that loves to teach. He has his inside jokes that he only gets, but he just laughs it out. His tests are relatively easy. His tests depends on how much the students understands, he would make the test slightly more easier if he didn't go through the material very much. Recommend him. Caliente

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PHIL4
Jul 3, 2009

Dan Bunce is an AMAZING teacher. Extremely articulate and very good at giving the information in a clear, concise, understandable way. I've taken both Phil 1 and Phil 4 with him, and I loved him for both. I highly recommend him.

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PHIL04
Aug 5, 2009

He's very helpful, a great teacher over all. I love him!!! one of the best professor i have.

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PHIL04
Aug 6, 2009

He is a really good teacher, his lectures are interesting. 2 hour class is usually boring, but his class is mostly lecture but it's all FUN! I think the concept of the class is also very interesting and with a teacher like him, this class is probably the best class in De Anza. You cannot do bad in this class!

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PHIL4
Apr 1, 2010

He has this great charm about him, and good humor. He can look intimidating sometimes but he's very nice and his lectures are VERY thorough. He will clarify anything you don't understand. He assigns exercises from the book that you don't turn in but go over in class. Exams are straight forward, attendance isn't mandatory, but his lectures HELP.

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PHIL4
Apr 11, 2010

I've taken 3 classes with him and he is my absolute favorite teacher that I've ever had. He teaches in an inspiring, knowledgeable, and concise fashion, and communicates with the least amount of bias that I've seen. You can tell he enjoys teaching about philosophy and psych. I HIGHLY recommend him.

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PSYC6
Jul 16, 2010

Very interesting lectures. Smoking hot.

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PHIL4
Jul 23, 2010

he is SO hot!!! excellent teacher though, extremely thorough, will explain ANYTHING you dont understand. great teacher!

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PHIL4
Nov 23, 2010

Great teacher. It is a difficult subject for many to understand so he is a great teacher to learn it from. He is very approachable and likes to keep the class light. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you dont go to class you won't understand the material for the tests and the tests are your whole grade.

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PYCH6
Dec 2, 2010

Prefessor Bunce is a genius.

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PHIL04
Dec 4, 2010

Smart, sophisticated, and funny. In my opinion, hes too good for De Anza.

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PSYC6
Mar 27, 2011

Really enjoyable class, inspiring lectures. Bunce clearly has a passion for the subject and that shines through in every lecture. Although there is little work, the midterm and final will be challenging and he expects his students to read the assigned texts twice. Couldn't recommend this teacher enough.

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PHIL4
Aug 10, 2011

Dr.Bunce is an amazing and charming professor.I highly recommend him and the material he teaches is very interesting and useful.

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PSYC6
Aug 27, 2011

If you pay attention and attend lectures, you should be fine! Expects you to read the books twice through. Approachable and makes sure you understand the material. Very knowledgeable and makes class interesting.

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PHIL4
Aug 30, 2011

I took him for Critical Thinking, and he really knows what he's doing. He does a good job of clarifying confusing parts in the textbook, although the majority of the material I didn't find too difficult. He can be a bit inflexible when it comes to questions with possibly more than one answer, but it's usually fine. Loads of extra credit at the end.

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PHIL4
Oct 3, 2011

He's a great teacher, keeps the class moving with discussions and catches your interest when he lectures. Always there to answer any questions, good sense of humor.

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PHIL4
Apr 21, 2012

Great teacher! He has passion for the subject and knows it well. It is not an easy class but if you put the effort in you can do as well as you want. Bunce is very helpful and there is a lot of extra credit available at the end of the quarter. Good luck!

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PHIL0006
Jul 29, 2012

BRILLIANT man. Genuinely cares about subject and his students. If you don't understand, approach him after class; he will make the time for you, and he is always welcoming. For Humanistic Psych, show up to each class meeting and take notes on everything he talks about, it will help you get that A. He's also incredibly handsome.

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PHIL4
Nov 29, 2012

Bunce is a GREAT teacher. IMO all Phil teachers are the most laid back/cool and smartest teachers on campus, but as good as Bunce is, this class will challenge you if you don't keep up with the reading. He'll pick on a row of students sometimes and have them answer questions so make you read or have an understanding. Last paper helped me get a B

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PSYCH6
Feb 19, 2013

Great teacher! He explains the material pretty well. Make sure to read the books because that will help you. I would start reading them around week three so you understand it more. One midterm, one finals and one essay paper! Easy A! Great teacher overall from someone who wasn't interested in PSYCH!

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PSYCH6
Oct 26, 2013

Took him over the summer. Dr. Bunce is undeniably clear with his teaching and one of the best professors I've had. He goes over the same material to plant it in your brain, but not so in which you will be bored (re-iterating some things were necessary for context and clarity.)Pretty easy grading as long as you know the material. AMAZING.

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PHYS4
Mar 26, 2014

Awesome professor ! Very clear and well organize . I know if I had another prof I would not have understood the concept but he made it unbelievably easy ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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PSYCH6
Dec 12, 2014

He takes more complicated concepts of the humanistic branch of psychology and skillfully simplifies them. Very easy A and you do learn a lot that can help you throughout life. Highly recommend! Yet another amazing professor at De Anza.

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PSYCH
Jul 2, 2015

Brilliant man.

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PHIL4
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2015

Most amazing and inspirational teacher I've ever had. He truly cares about his students and wants to see you succeed. It's important to listen to his lectures because you can get a lot of life lessons out of them. I'd definitely recommend him.

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PHIL004
Grade: C
Dec 29, 2015

Professor Bunce is the most amazing teacher on campus! I definitely recommend taking him. He is extremely helpful and it's obvious that he cares about his students by the way he takes his time making sure his lectures are clear. Time really flies by when you're sitting in his class. HW is never collected, but do it. It will help you on the exams!

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PHIL004
Jan 1, 2016

What a great teacher and person, his lectures were inspirational, showing us the light. Tells you what to look out for when people are trying to hoodwink you into something. I found it hard to grasp some of the ideas but if you work hard he will reward you. He is there for you too, thank you professor

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PHIL004
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2016

A wonderful professor! He simplifies everything so it's really easy to follow his lectures and it's quite interesting. I got all B's and 1 C on my quizzes but extra credit (a lot of pts) bumped me to an A. He cares a lot about his students and is very friendly and easily approachable. Ask him questions after class if you're lost! Super helpful

5.0
2.0
PSYCH6
Mar 10, 2016

Don't skip class. Go. His lecture are not really lectures, but insights into how to experience and see the world from a different perspective. Bunce breaks down idealized barriers of how things are and should be, and lets us see an entire aspect of reality that you may never have considered before. Hard-to-tackle philosophical subjects made easy.

5.0
1.0
PHIL004
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2016

You learn a lot, and Dr. Bunce is the teacher for this class. Tests are clear, he grades generously and is very approachable. 3 tests and 1 final. Tests less than 15 questions, final is about 20-25. EASY A if you show up to class and somewhat do the reading. He has an extra credit opportunity at the end which is great too. TAKE HIM!

5.0
3.0
PHIL004
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2016

I really enjoyed this class. The material is interesting and simple, and Bunce is a clear teacher. The homework wasn't collected,so there was a low stress-load. The exams are tough in the sense that they make you think(god forbid) and he is very critical when grading,but have no fear he gives a whopping 70+ points of EC, enough to make up for tests

5.0
1.0
PSYC6
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Knowledgeable about philosophy and psychology. I enjoy the interactive discussions in and after class. Very helpful and caring. Would love to take his class again!

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC6
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Humanistic Psychology with Professor Bunce was by far the best course I have taken in my entire life. He teaches so much more than just psychology. He provides you with "lightning bolts of insight" that can change the whole trajectory of your life. I truly believe that this course should be a prerequisite for all human-beings. Highly recommended!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PYCH6
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2017
Would take again

Prof Bunce is very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject and his lectures are captivating. If you show up to class and keep up with the readings it will be an easy A since he makes the subject interesting and relatable. No HW, just an easy midterm and take-home final, but don't slack: reading and participation is reflected in the grade.

Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHIL004
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Bunce is awesome and he is very wise. Super knowledgeable about philosophy and he explains fallacies so that they are easy to understand. Exams are pretty easy if you study. Its best if you come to class instead of trying to read the book on your own because he explains fallacies way better than the book.

Respected
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSYC6
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2018
Would take again

During the first 2 weeks taking this class, I thought it was extremely boring. I kept doubting if I was going to like this class. But after the first 2 weeks, he got really deep into Humanistic Psych and my mind was blown. This class WILL change your entire outlook on your life and will even teach you a lot about yourself. Highly Recommend!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
PHIL004
Apr 8, 2018
Would take again

Easy class&exams if you understand everything he teaches. 70 extra credit if you do 35 fallacies. the most logical person I have ever met. great lectures. learnt a lot.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHIL004
Apr 8, 2018
Would take again

if you are still taking ESL, you probably will have a hard time in the class because a lot of the words are tough for ESL students. but the 70 extra credit will help u to go up a letter grade or even 2.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH4
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

weekly discussions which sometimes you can answer off the top of your head but other times require the textbook/research. tests are quite difficult but extra credit essay is available and the final essay can boost your grade. kind and a lenient grader. I would take his class again.

Test heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A-
Feb 22, 2021
Would take again

1 discussion post/reply each week. 3 exams which review chapters from the textbook. Btw, you can find the first couple of chapters of the textbook thru Google Books/Amazon. 5 pg essay on a psychologist APA format. 1.5-2 pg Extra credit essay due last week of the quarter. Honestly, pretty chill class. He seems really nice too. Just a vibe :)

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH4
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 27, 2024
Would take again

One of the sweetest and kindest professors I've had here. There's usually only one discussion a week and you get a point off for each part you submitted late. He always gives really thoughtful comments on your replies and overall cares about his students. He seems to be passionate about his field which makes me wish I took his class in person.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYCH4
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

The professor is super kind and gives thoughtful feedback. Weekly discussions are manageable, and the textbook is helpful. Unstuck study was great for test prep.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2025
Would take again

My favorite psychology professor at De Anza. I regret not taking his second class on abnormal psy. His lectures are not just a summary of the textbook, but something much more. Especially if you're interested in philosophy in the context of psychology, the professor has an excellent grasp of phil. Take every class he offers if you can—he's the best

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2025
Would take again

Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, but genuinely one of my favorite teachers at De Anza. Passionate about his teaching, is communicative, and gives great feedback. Easy assignments as long as you do the reading, and overall inspired me to get back into psychology. Couldn't recommend his classes more if I tried!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
PSYCH5
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

I took Professor Bunce's Personality Theory class. Prof Bunce is great, he gave thoughtful and sincere feedback on every discussion response and helps foster an inclusive and supportive community among students. This course has deepened the understanding of myself and people around me.

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